SEN Primary School Teacher - Manchester

SEN Primary School Teacher |  Manchester 

Full-Time | Long-Term / Permanent 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 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 settings where every achievement is celebrated, and every child is supported to succeed?

A highly supportive specialist primary school in Manchester (M18 7AJ) 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 (£32,916 - £49,232 PA)
• 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 personalised support and meaningful pupil engagement
• Well-resourced classrooms and specialist facilities
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture
• Easily accessible Manchester location with strong transport links
• A welcoming and inclusive school community focused on pupil success

About the School

This specialist primary 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 providing 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 delivering engaging and accessible learning experiences that enable pupils to thrive 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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