Job description
SEN Primary Teacher – Oldham (Full-Time, Permanent)
Job Title: SEND Teacher
Area: Oldham, Manchester
Start Date: Monday 23rd February 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay scale: Competitive and dependant on experience
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
About the school:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEND Teacher to take responsibility for a well-established mixed KS1-KS2 class 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
About the role:
1. Deliver high-quality, tailored teaching to pupils primarily across KS2
2. Plan and differentiate engaging lessons to meet EHCP outcomes and developmental milestones
3. Work closely with the SENCO, support staff and parents/carers to provide a consistent and holistic approach
What We’re Looking For:
4. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
5. Experience teaching in an SEN setting (or strong SEN knowledge within a mainstream environment)
6. A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to classroom management
7. Passion for inclusive education and a commitment to nurturing every child’s progress
To be eligible you must:
8. Hold Right to Work in the UK
9. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
10. Provide two professional child related references