SEN Teacher
New Bridge School, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 3PHThis job expired on 14 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance (£2,679 per annum)
Bundle Payment (£2,106 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking someone who:
- has a strong understanding of autism and early developmental learning profiles
- can apply structured teaching and autism-informed approaches such as Attention Autism, TEACCH principles and co-regulation strategies
- translates specialist understanding into calm, consistent and highly effective classroom practice
- is confident working in environments where progress is gradual, individualised and carefully interpreted
- brings reflective, precise and consistent practice to complex learning needs
- can model and develop high-quality practice in others
- understands that regulation, trust and engagement are the foundations of learning
- remains calm and grounded when supporting pupils through dysregulation
- brings resilience, emotional intelligence and a genuine commitment to connection
This post is not suitable for ECTs or mainstream-only SEN experience.
What the school offers its staff
- A supportive, values-led culture rooted in inclusion and high expectations
- Generous pension scheme
- High-quality CPD through our dedicated Everyone Learning Team
- Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF), including access to PerkBox
- Trust TOIL scheme for all staff
- Flexible working opportunities, including PPA at home where appropriate
- The opportunity to be part of a team committed to creating meaningful futures for both pupils and staff
- Progression opportunities into leadership role
Flexible working opportunities
Opportunities for PPA at home where appropriate
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About New Bridge School
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 5 to 19
- School size
- 717 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- New Bridge School website
- Email address
- recruitment@newbridgegroup.org
New Bridge Multi Academy Trust (MAT) presently comprises New Bridge School, New Bridge Learning Centre, Spring Brook Academy, Hollinwood Academy (all situated in Oldham) Hawthorns School and Thomas Ashton School (situated in Hyde), Samuel Laycock School (situated in Ashton-Under-Lyne) Our new Oldham AP free school, Spring Board Project, opened in September 2019.
Arranging a visit to New Bridge School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@newbridgegroup.org.
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