SEN Secondary Teacher

SEN Secondary Teacher
Didsbury Area | Permanent Opportunities Available | Full-Time | Through Teaching Personnel

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teacher looking to make a real impact in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a well-established specialist secondary provision in the Didsbury area to recruit an enthusiastic SEN Secondary Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive school community that caters for students aged 11-16 with a range of additional needs.

The school supports pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, anxiety, sensory processing difficulties, and associated behavioural challenges. Staff are committed to providing a nurturing, structured, and engaging learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their individual potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging, and differentiated lessons.
• Adapt learning materials to meet a wide range of SEN needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Support students with social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Develop and implement individual learning targets and support strategies.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists, pastoral teams, and parents/carers.
• Use positive behaviour support strategies to encourage engagement and achievement.
• Promote independence, resilience, and self-confidence among students.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and specialist provision.

Requirements

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching secondary-age students.
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse learning needs.
• Positive, patient, and resilient approach to education.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within an SEN, SEMH, or specialist school setting.
• Knowledge of Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and communication needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviours using restorative and positive approaches.
• Additional SEN training or qualifications.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we specialise in connecting outstanding education professionals with rewarding opportunities across the UK.

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

✅ Competitive pay rates

✅ Access to exclusive SEN and specialist school vacancies

✅ Permanent and long-term career opportunities

✅ Dedicated education consultant providing personalised support

✅ Free and discounted CPD courses and professional development

✅ Guidance throughout the interview and onboarding process

✅ Opportunities to develop specialist SEN experience

✅ A trusted education recruitment partner with schools across Greater Manchester

Apply Today

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate teacher looking to inspire and support young people with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Join a specialist secondary school where your teaching can have a lasting impact on students' education, confidence, and future success while progressing your career through Teaching Personnel.

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