Qualified Teacher (Specialist Secondary SEN School)
Location: Blackley
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Start Date: September 2026
Make a Lasting Impact in Specialist Education
Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and talented Qualified Teacher to join a specialist secondary school in Blackley from September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and committed to helping young people with complex additional needs achieve their full potential. Whether your background is in SEN or mainstream education, this role offers the chance to work within a highly supportive environment where personalised learning and pupil development are at the heart of everything.
We're looking for a teacher who can build strong relationships, adapt their practice to meet a wide range of learning needs, and create engaging learning experiences that enable every pupil to succeed.
About the School
This specialist secondary school supports pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and caters for a range of additional needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
- Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (CLDD)
- Sensory Processing Difficulties
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
The school provides a structured, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where pupils are supported to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every learner receives the tailored support they need to build confidence, independence, and essential life skills.
The Role
As a Qualified Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and accessible lessons that meet the diverse needs of pupils across the school.
Working closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and wider support staff, you will create personalised learning opportunities that support pupils to make meaningful progress against their EHCP outcomes. You will foster a positive classroom culture where pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn.
This role would suit a reflective and adaptable practitioner who is committed to inclusive education and has a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
- Create engaging learning experiences that support EHCP outcomes
- Differentiate teaching to meet a range of communication, sensory, cognitive, and behavioural needs
- Build positive relationships that promote confidence, engagement, and achievement
- Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress effectively
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and other professionals
- Implement behaviour support strategies and promote emotional regulation
- Create a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
- Contribute to EHCP reviews, annual reviews, and wider school life
- Support pupils in developing independence, resilience, and preparation for adulthood
About You
We're looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher who is committed to achieving the very best outcomes for young people.
You will ideally have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching secondary-aged pupils
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND, either within a specialist or mainstream setting
- A strong understanding of adaptive teaching and personalised learning approaches
- The ability to build positive and productive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
- Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills
- A creative and flexible approach to overcoming barriers to learning
- Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
- A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil-centred practice
- Experience working with pupils with ASC, PMLD, CLDD, sensory needs, or SEMH needs would be highly beneficial
Why Join Through Teaching Personnel?
✅ Competitive weekly pay rates
✅ Long-term, full-time opportunity within a specialist secondary school
✅ Access to ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training
✅ Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
✅ Opportunity to work alongside experienced SEN professionals and therapists
✅ A supportive environment focused on collaboration and professional development
✅ A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives every day
Apply Today
If you're a qualified teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity within specialist education, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with Teaching Personnel and join a school where ambitious teaching, personalised support, and strong relationships help every pupil achieve meaningful success.
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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