Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Teacher


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M16 0AA
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic teacher to join our team to enhance our offer.

The Role:

We are seeking an exceptional, passionate, and dedicated SEND Teacher to join our inclusion team. In this role, you will work closely with our SENDCo to design and deliver high-impact, tailored learning experiences for individuals and small groups of children with complex special educational needs and disabilities. You will be instrumental in maintaining an environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

If you are an ECT you MUST have a specialism in SEND.

We are looking for someone who:

Is committed to nurturing individuals

Is strong practitioner with a record of effective teaching

Has excellent up-to-date knowledge and skills

Is a strong communicator with adults and children

Is creative, reliable and hardworking

Has the skills to work independently and collectively

Is proactive and solution focused

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, deliver, and assess targeted interventions for individuals and small groups of children with complex SEND.

Adapt and differentiate the curriculum creatively to ensure all children can access learning and achieve their full potential.

Work collaboratively with class teachers, teaching assistants, parents, and external agencies to implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and bespoke learning pathways.

Foster a highly nurturing, safe, and supportive learning environment that promotes emotional well-being, resilience, and independence.

Maintain precise records of student progress, adapting strategies continuously to meet evolving needs.

Person Specification:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a proven track record of teaching children with SEND within a primary school or specialist provision setting.

A proven commitment to helping every child fulfil their unique potential, regardless of their starting point.

Outstanding capability to use creative, hands-on, and innovative teaching methods to engage neurodiverse learners.

A warm, empathetic, and nurturing approach, backed by strong classroom management and emotional literacy skills.

Excellent communication skills to build trusted relationships with families, colleagues, and external specialists.

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

A school with a strong ethos where everyone is valued

Enthusiastic and engaging children and staff

A carefully structured, unique school curriculum

A strong and dedicated senior leadership team

A commitment to your professional development

A school dedicated to the development of emotional intelligence

Very supportive parents and Governors

Further details about the role

Visits to School:

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please call 0161 8813808 to arrange a tour with the Headteacher and SENDco

Commitment to safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This post is subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

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