SEN Teacher – Maternity Cover (Full Academic Year)

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester 
Contract: Full time, September 2026 start (Maternity Cover)

A specialist primary SEN school in Bury is looking to secure a committed and experienced SEN Teacher for a full academic year maternity cover starting September.

This role would suit a teacher looking for stability across the academic year within a well-structured and supportive SEN environment. The school caters for pupils with Autism, communication needs and associated learning difficulties, with a strong emphasis on routine, consistency and relationship-building.

What you’ll be doing

You will take full responsibility for a class, supported by experienced Teaching Assistants, and deliver a curriculum that is tailored to individual needs.

• Planning and delivering highly adapted lessons
• Creating a predictable and structured classroom environment
• Supporting communication, engagement and independence
• Working closely with support staff and wider SEN team
• Tracking progress in a way that reflects individual development

What they’re looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience in SEN or a strong interest in moving into SEN
• A calm, structured and consistent approach
• Someone reliable for a full-time, full academic year commitment

Why this role stands out

• Full academic year placement (no short-term uncertainty)
• Strong TA support in every class
• Well-led SEN provision with clear systems
• Opportunity to really embed within a school

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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.
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