SEN Primary School Teacher

Specialist Primary SEND School | Manchester

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Start Date | September 2026 (or earlier by mutual agreement)

Salary: MPS / UPS + SEN Allowance (Dependent on Experience)

Inspire Confidence. Unlock Potential. Transform Lives.

Are you an experienced and passionate SEN Teacher looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with complex learning needs?

Do you thrive in specialist educational environments where every achievement is celebrated and every child is supported to reach their full potential?

A highly regarded specialist primary school in Manchester is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Primary Teacher to join its experienced team. This rewarding opportunity offers the chance to work with pupils aged 3–11 with a diverse range of additional needs, within a nurturing and well-resourced learning environment.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary on the MPS / UPS scale plus SEN Allowance
• Long-term or permanent opportunity within a highly supportive specialist school
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Specialist SEND training and ongoing CPD
• High staff-to-pupil ratios that allow for meaningful support and personalised learning
• Well-resourced classrooms and specialist facilities
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture
• A welcoming and inclusive school community focused on pupil success

About the School :

This well-established specialist provision supports children with a range of complex needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Physical Disabilities
• Communication and Interaction Needs

The school is committed to delivering a highly personalised curriculum that promotes independence, confidence, communication, and lifelong learning.

The Opportunity

As an SEN Primary Teacher, you will play a key role in creating engaging and accessible learning experiences that enable pupils to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

Working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will support pupils with varying learning profiles while fostering a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs
• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment
• Support pupils' academic, social, emotional, and personal development
• Monitor progress and contribute to assessments, reviews, and EHCP documentation
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, families, and external professionals
• Promote independence, communication, confidence, and positive attitudes towards learning
• Adapt teaching approaches to ensure all pupils can access and engage with the curriculum

About You, To be successful in this role, you will have :

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Previous experience working within a special school or specialist SEND provision
• Experience teaching within a primary-age setting
• Strong knowledge of a range of SEND needs, including autism and complex learning difficulties
• Experience adapting teaching strategies to meet individual pupil needs
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills
• A patient, nurturing, and flexible approach
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children with additional needs

Why Join This School?

This is more than a teaching role—it's an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team that is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

You'll work within an environment where specialist support, collaboration, and pupil-centred practice are at the heart of everything they do. Every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of children and their families.

If you're an experienced SEN Teacher ready to take the next step in your career within a rewarding specialist setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape brighter futures for children with additional needs.

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