Secondary SEN Teacher New

Secondary SEN Teacher – Salford

Start Date: September 2026
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Are you a passionate and resilient teacher looking to make a meaningful difference? Teaching Personnel is working with a specialist secondary school in Salford that supports students with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and associated learning challenges. Many students may also display behaviours linked to anxiety and require a calm, consistent, and nurturing approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and well-resourced setting where every day brings the chance to positively impact young people’s lives.

The Role

As a Secondary SEN Teacher, you will play a key role in delivering a tailored curriculum that meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 11–16. You will be working closely with support staff, therapists, and families to ensure each student reaches their full potential—academically, socially, and emotionally.

✏️ Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons suited to a wide range of abilities and needs
• Create a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Use a variety of adaptive teaching strategies and behaviour management approaches
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Track and monitor pupil progress, adapting approaches where necessary
• Support the emotional regulation and wellbeing of students through consistent routines and positive reinforcement
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student progress and development

✅ Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience working with SEN, SEMH, or complex needs
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching practices and differentiation
• Excellent behaviour management skills and emotional resilience
• A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates, paid weekly via Teaching Personnel
• Ongoing CPD and training in SEN and behaviour support
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• A rewarding environment where your work has a direct, lasting impact

Apply Today

If you're ready to take the next step in your teaching career and make a real difference in Salford, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with Teaching Personnel and help shape brighter futures for students who need it most.

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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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