Ref: 000774
The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of SEN Teacher: Interactive Base
New Bridge Learning Centre, Oldham
Teachers’ pay range / Unqualified Teachers’ pay range
Plus SEN Allowance
Commencing January 2026
Why New Bridge?
We are committed to making a difference where it matters most to create meaningful futures for all
We invest in developing talent through our strong focus on coaching and training.
We nurture teams: fostering a sense of belonging secured by strong purpose and healthy relationships.
As we are a talent first organisation, we are always looking to find people who align themselves to our mission and values. If you feel that could be you then we would love to hear from you.
We are part of the wider New Bridge Multi Academy Trust (MAT), New Bridge School is a special needs school for pupils and students between the ages of 11 and 19 across four sites within Oldham.
New Bridge Learning Centre is an Outstanding rated provision which caters for students with a wide range of SEND, from moderate learning difficulties to profound and multiple learning difficulties, including severe and complex learning difficulties. The Learning Centre also caters for students with physical disabilities, multisensory impairments, visual impairments, hearing impairments and specific conditions including autism spectrum condition. Making a difference to the lives of these young people could be the most important job you will ever have. All students have an EHC plan. To cater to the needs of the range of students the Learning Centre has developed a range of different and appropriate provisions.
We are a constantly growing provision therefore our Trustees are recruiting a teacher to join our dynamic, growing and committed staff team in the following area:
Interactive Base (IB) Key Stage 5
New Bridge Learning Centre’s discrete Interactive Base provision is a consistent and sensory focused environment for students with a diagnosis of PMLD, CLDD and associated complex needs. Students enjoy a curriculum of all subjects and have full access to all the Learning Centre’s facilities. This supports the students to express their wants, needs and emotions in more appropriate ways.
The class teachers in these settings focus largely on EHCP outcomes and deliver the majority of subjects to students. Enrichment subjects like PE and Music are delivered by a specialist teacher. The students in these groups may have associated sensory sensitivities and require support from staff to engage in sensory diets to regulate their level of arousal and engagement.
The successful candidate will:
* Be an excellent practitioner with the commitment and motivation to inspire pupils’ learning and development
* Have experience of teaching young people with Autism or Special Educational Needs within the primary or secondary sector or have a specific interest in developing their teaching skills in a special school setting.
* Have high expectations of young people, and a commitment to raising standards of attainment to ensure that they can achieve their full educational potential
* Have experience of enhancement of pupil progress gains and raising attainment and achievement levels of all students
* Be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation through imaginative and differentiated lessons which meet individual needs
* Have experience of current assessment practice and the use of data and pupil progress tracking to ensure that all groups of learners achieve
* Possess the emotional and physical resilience necessary when working with young people with a range of complex needs
* Be able to build positive relationships with the class group, ensuring consistency and continuity on a daily basis.
* Have the ability to foster good relationships with other staff, pupils, parents and the wider community
* Be hard working, organised and proactive in their professional development
* Be a team player who can work effectively with all members of the New Bridge team
The post will be based initially at New Bridge Learning Centre, St Martins Road, Fitton Hill, however, all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group.
If you are interested in the role and would like to know more, please contact: Dawn Allison at dallison@newbridgegroup.org
We very much encourage applicants to visit the Learning Centre please contact Hannah Dawson on 0161 883 2402 to arrange a visit.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewedhere.
For successful candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation
Salary: Teachers’ pay range / Unqualified Teachers’ pay range + SEN Allowance (£2,679 p/a)
Allowance: SEN - £2,787 per annum
Hours of work: 1.0 FTE
Based: New Bridge Learning Centre, St Martins Road, Fitton Hill, OL8 2PZ
Commencing: 1st January 2026
Status: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 20th October 2025 (9am)
Interviews: Thursday 23rd October 2025
School Information: Hannah Dawson, Administrator Hannah.Dawson@newbridgegroup.org
Completed application forms returned to: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org