KS1 SEN Teacher - Complex Needs (Maternity Cover)
Location: Middleton, Manchester
Contract: Full-Time | Fixed-Term (April 2026 - February 2027)
Salary: MPS / UPS + SEN Allowance
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join a specialist SEN school in Middleton. This is a full-time maternity cover role starting in April 2026 and running until February 2027.
The successful candidate will support Key Stage 1 pupils and assist across the school, with a focus on delivering tailored learning for students with complex needs.
SEND experience is highly relevant for this opportunity.
What The School Offers :
* Competitive salary teacher pay scale starting at £32,916 - £51,048.
* Full-time, long-term maternity cover teaching role starting April 2026
* Supportive leadership and experienced SEN specialists.
* A purpose-built environment designed for students with ASD and communication needs
* Modern, well-resourced classrooms for complex needs learners.
* Ongoing CPD including autism and behaviour management training.
* Positive and inclusive school ethos.
* Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist SEN setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan & deliver tailored, differentiated lessons for pupils with complex needs.
* Support students with Autism (ASC), communication difficulties, SEMH, & MLD.
* Adapt curriculum content to meet individual EHCP targets.
* Implement structured, autism-informed behaviour management strategies.
* Assist Key Stage 1 classes and work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and support staff.
* Conduct assessments, monitor progress, and write detailed reports.
* Maintain a calm, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
About You :
Essential :
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or PGCE.
* A genuine interest in SEND education, particularly ASD and SEMH
* Experience teaching in SEND settings, ideally with KS1 pupils.
* Creativity and adaptability when planning lessons for diverse learning needs
* Proven experience supporting pupils with Autism and complex needs.
* Strong understanding of differentiation and EHCP processes.
* Confident in behaviour management within SEN settings.
Desirable :
* Experience in specialist SEN or complex needs provisions.
* Knowledge of autism-specific strategies (visual timetables, structured teaching, sensory support).
* Experience preparing pupils for functional skills, life skills, or alternative accreditation pathways.
Why This Role is So Rewarding :
Teaching in a specialist environment like this offers something truly unique : the opportunity to witness life-changing progress every single day. Staff consistently describe the school as a place where students feel understood, valued, and empowered to achieve in ways they never thought possible.
If you are looking for a role where your teaching has genuine impact, strong professional support, and a real sense of purpose, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced SEN Teacher with strong SEND experience, ready to teach and support KS1 pupils in a specialist school, we would love to hear from you for this maternity cover opportunity in Middleton, Manchester.