Sen Teacher

Location: Northenden
Salary: £32,000-£42,000
Contract: Full-time | Term Time

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher to join a specialist SEND school in the Northenden area, supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2 with a range of additional needs including ASD, SEMH, communication and learning needs.

You'll deliver personalised, engaging learning that enables every pupil to achieve meaningful progress, while creating a safe, nurturing and structured classroom environment. Working alongside support staff, therapists and families, you'll play a key role in helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally, preparing them for successful transition into secondary education.

Key Responsibilities

* Plan and deliver personalised lessons tailored to EHCP outcomes and individual learning needs.

* Teach a broad primary curriculum with a focus on phonics, reading, writing and maths.

* Create an inclusive, structured classroom that supports communication, emotional regulation and independence.

* Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, contributing to EHCP reviews and annual reviews.

* Develop and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

* Implement positive behaviour strategies using trauma-informed and nurture-based approaches.

* Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, parents and external professionals.

* Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and positive outcomes for every child.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

* Degree qualification.

* Experience teaching pupils in KS1 and/or KS2.

* Experience supporting pupils with SEND and adapting teaching to individual needs.

* Knowledge of EHCPs, personalised learning and differentiated teaching.

* Strong behaviour management and classroom organisation skills.

* Excellent communication, assessment and record-keeping abilities.

* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Desirable Skills

* Experience within a specialist SEND or alternative provision.

* Knowledge of ASD, SEMH and complex learning needs.

* Training in trauma-informed practice, nurture, phonics or communication strategies

* Experience working with multi-agency professionals including Speech & Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists.

Benefits

* Competitive salary.

* Term-time working.

* Comprehensive induction and ongoing CPD.

* Specialist SEND, safeguarding and first aid training.

* Supportive and collaborative team environment.

* Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all required pre-employment checks
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed