Experienced SEND Teacher - Rochdale Job Title: SEND Teacher Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester Start Date: 10th November 2025 (until at least December 2025) 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 About the School We're working with a warm and supportive specialist school in Rochdale that provides exceptional education for pupils aged 11-19 with a wide range of complex needs, including autism, severe learning difficulties (SLD), SEMH, and sensory impairments. The staff team is dedicated, compassionate, and committed to helping every learner achieve their potential in a safe and inclusive environment. About the Role 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'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. What We're Looking For: 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 To Be Eligible You Must: 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. IND-TEACH IND-SEN