Special Needs Teacher - Autism

SEND Teacher - Autism Base (Secondary Special Needs School)

Location: Stockport
Agency: Tempest
Start Date: 5th January / Negotiable
Contract: Full-time, Ongoing
Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience & qualifications)

Tempest are working in partnership with a dedicated Secondary Special Needs School in Stockport to recruit an experienced SEND Teacher for their specialist Autism Base
. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive environment and make a meaningful impact on young people with complex needs.

You will be leading a small, well-staffed class of 8-12 students
, aged 11-18
, all with Autism and additional learning needs. Pupils in this class are currently working at Year 3 to Year 7 levels
, and may at times become disregarded in the classroom.
The school promotes a calm, structured approach and offers excellent support from a strong team of Teaching Assistants-a minimum of 2 TAs per class, with some groups having up to 4, depending on individual needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons (support provided)
• Creating a safe, nurturing and consistent learning environment
• Managing behaviour using positive support strategies
• Working closely with support staff and the wider SEND team
• Differentiating learning to meet a wide range of abilities

• PGCE or QTS preferred
• Unqualified teachers considered where strong SEND classroom experience is demonstrated
• Experience working with children with Autism and additional needs
• Strong behaviour-management and de-escalation skills
• A calm, resilient approach and an ability to build positive relationships
• DBS on the Update Service (essential)
• Team Teach or similar training (preferred but not essential)

• Competitive pay, paid weekly
• A dedicated consultant and ongoing support
• Access to additional CPD and training
• The chance to work in an established, highly regarded SEND setting

To apply, please send your CV to