SEN Primary Teacher

SEN Primary Teacher – Manchester (September Start)

Employer: Teaching Personnel
Full-Time | September 2026

Are you passionate about helping children thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment? Teaching Personnel are seeking an enthusiastic SEN Primary Teacher to join a well‑established Special Educational Needs school in Manchester, starting September. The school supports pupils with a range of needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), sensory processing differences, ADHD, and social/emotional needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young learners who benefit from personalised, creative and patient teaching approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs of pupils with SEN.
• Create a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment where pupils feel safe, confident and supported.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists and the SENCO to implement EHCP targets and personalised learning plans.
• Use creative strategies to support communication, emotional regulation and independence.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting teaching where necessary to ensure every child can succeed.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families and multi‑agency professionals.
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils with social and emotional development.
• Contribute to the wider school community, attending staff meetings, training and enrichment activities.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEN—either in a mainstream or specialist setting.
• Strong understanding of a range of SEN including ASC, SLCN, MLD or ADHD.
• A compassionate, patient and adaptable approach to teaching.
• Ability to plan creatively and personalise learning for mixed ability groups.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply through Teaching Personnel).

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer

• Competitive weekly pay, paid directly through PAYE.
• Ongoing CPD opportunities including SEN, behaviour support and safeguarding training.
• Support from a dedicated consultant and well-established school partnerships.
• The Opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives.

Apply Today!

If you're an enthusiastic, caring teacher looking for a rewarding SEN role this September, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now or contact Teaching Personnel for more information

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