SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher - Special School (Salford)
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary with the potential to become permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2025

Your New Company

Hays Education is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a highly respected and inclusive special school located in Salford, Greater Manchester. This school caters to students aged 11-19 with a wide range of complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and sensory impairments. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, the school is known for its nurturing ethos, innovative curriculum, and commitment to personalised learning. With a strong focus on communication, independence, and life skills, the school provides a holistic education that prepares students for adulthood. The school benefits from modern facilities, a dedicated therapy team, and a highly skilled staff body who work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of its learners.

Your New Job

As a SEN Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, differentiated teaching to small groups of students with complex needs. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons that support both academic and personal development, using a range of specialist strategies including sensory integration, visual support, and communication aids such as PECS and Makaton. You will work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure each pupil's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes are met. The role requires a flexible, creative, and compassionate approach, with a strong emphasis on building positive relationships and promoting student well-being.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching students with SEND, particularly those with complex needs
• Knowledge of strategies such as TEACCH, PECS, Makaton, and sensory-based approaches
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to inclusive education and personalised learning
• Patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs

What You'll Get in Return

• A rewarding opportunity to work in an outstanding special school
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative, experienced staff team
• Access to ongoing CPD and specialist training
• Competitive salary with SEN allowance
• A chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people with SEND
• Dedicated support from your Hays consultant throughout the recruitment process

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this SEN teaching job in Salford, click 'apply now' to upload your CV, or contact Hays Education Manchester directly for more information.If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for a new teaching position, we'd still love to hear from you for a confidential discussion about your career.

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