SEN Teacher

Description

Permanent SEN Teacher - Specialist Education Setting

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:15am-4:00pm, term time only

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP / September 2026

The Education Specialists are recruiting on behalf of a specialist education setting in Greater Manchester for a passionate and experienced SEN Teacher to join their dedicated team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher who is passionate about supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs, SEMH and complex learning needs, and who wants to work in a specialist environment where relationships, engagement and individual progress are at the heart of education.

The Role As an SEN Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs of pupils. You will work closely with Teaching Assistants, support staff and the wider school team to create a positive, structured and nurturing learning environment.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, ADHD, challenging behaviour, school refusal or other complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging lessons adapted to individual learning needs

Provide effective teaching and support for pupils with SEN

Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils

Manage behaviour confidently using positive and consistent strategies

Monitor progress and adapt teaching accordingly

Work closely with Teaching Assistants and wider support teams

Contribute to individual education and support plans

Encourage independence, confidence and positive attitudes towards learning

Maintain high expectations while recognising individual barriers to learning

Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times

We Are Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised teaching qualification

Experience working within SEN/SEND education

Experience with SEMH and challenging behaviour highly desirable

A calm, resilient and nurturing approach

Strong classroom and behaviour-management skills

The ability to differentiate effectively

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

A genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to education

Why Apply Through The Education Specialists?

Permanent employment opportunity

Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process

Interview preparation and ongoing guidance

Access to specialist SEN and challenging behaviour CPD

Opportunities to develop your career within specialist education

Support from a team with extensive experience in SEN recruitment

If you're a SEN Teacher looking for a permanent role in a specialist setting and want to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people, apply today through The Education Specialists.

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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. xjnqpsq Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Ad ID: 5419090638