Supply Teacher

Job Title:

SEND Teacher

Location:

Oldham, Greater Manchester

Start Date:

Monday 23rd February 2026

Contract Type:
Full-time, Temporary (with potential extension)

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience)

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

Nestled in a vibrant and supportive community, this school offers a unique educational experience that blends academic rigor with personal growth. With a strong emphasis on creativity, collaboration, and holistic development, students are encouraged to explore their passions, build lasting connections, and become confident, responsible individuals prepared to lead with empathy and innovation in the world ahead.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEND Teacher to take responsibility for a well-established mixed KS2 class of 14 pupils, all working below the national curriculum.

The class includes learners with a range of additional needs, including severe learning difficulties, autism, and SEMH. Some pupils also have visual impairments, though this is not their primary need. Many of the learners are developing their communication and use a variety of approaches such as Signalong, PODD, PECS, and other communication systems.

You’ll join a highly supportive team of teaching assistants, therapists, and specialist staff to deliver meaningful, engaging, and accessible learning experiences that support each child's EHCP outcomes and individual progress.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Significant experience teaching in a special school setting
• Strong understanding of autism, SLD, and SEN
• Experience using or awareness of alternative communication methods (Signalong, PODD, PECS, etc.)
• A nurturing, patient, and adaptable approach to teaching
• A commitment to inclusive practice and supporting every learner's personal and academic development

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered on the update service (or be willing to apply for one)
• Provide two professional, child-related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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