SEND Teacher

Role Overview

Experienced SEND Teacher – Rochdale

We work with a warm and supportive specialist school in Rochdale that delivers exceptional education for pupils aged 11‑19 with a wide range of complex needs including autism, severe learning difficulties, SEMH and sensory impairments.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEND Teacher to take responsibility for a well‑established mixed KS2 class (Years 3‑6) 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 will 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 SEMH
• 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.