SEN Primary Teacher – Trafford
Full Time | September Start | Teaching Personnel
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of children with complex needs? Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated SEN Primary Teacher to join a specialist school in the Trafford area this September. You will be supporting pupils with a range of needs including Autism (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, Global Developmental Delay, speech and language difficulties, sensory processing differences, and moderate to severe learning difficulties. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a profound and lasting impact.
The Role
As an SEN Primary Teacher, you will:
- Plan, deliver, and adapt lessons to meet the individual needs of pupils with diverse and complex learning profiles.
- Use personalised strategies and multi-sensory approaches to support communication, engagement, and progression.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment that promotes emotional regulation and positive behaviour support.
- Track progress using EHCP targets and contribute to annual reviews.
- Build strong relationships with parents and carers, ensuring consistent communication and support.
✔️ Requirements
We’re looking for someone who has:
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
- Experience working within SEN settings, or a strong desire to specialise in SEN.
- Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with Autism, SEMH, communication needs, or complex learning difficulties.
- A nurturing, resilient, and adaptable approach.
- Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills (Team Teach training is desirable but not essential).
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
Why Work in SEN?
Working in SEN is incredibly rewarding. You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Build truly meaningful relationships with pupils who benefit enormously from consistent, compassionate teaching.
- Celebrate every achievement—big or small—knowing your support directly shapes a child’s confidence and future.
- Teach in creative, flexible, and inspiring ways that allow you to truly personalise learning.
- Join a community of dedicated professionals who share your passion for inclusive education.
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, offering:
- A dedicated SEN consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
- Competitive daily rates and weekly pay.
- FREE CPD including Autism Awareness, Safeguarding, and Behaviour Support training.
- A welcoming team that genuinely cares about your wellbeing and career development.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re an enthusiastic and committed teacher ready for your next SEN challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Teaching Personnel and start making a positive impact this September!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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