Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Teacher
Manley Park Primary School, Manchester, M16 0AA10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed Term for 1 Year initially
Pay scale
- M3 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic teacher to join our team to enhance our offer.
The Role:
We are seeking an exceptional, passionate, and dedicated SEND Teacher to join our inclusion team. In this role, you will work closely with our SENDCo to design and deliver high-impact, tailored learning experiences for individuals and small groups of children with complex special educational needs and disabilities. You will be instrumental in maintaining an environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.
We are looking for someone who:
Is committed to nurturing individuals
Is strong practitioner with a record of effective teaching
Has excellent up-to-date knowledge and skills
Is a strong communicator with adults and children
Is creative, reliable and hardworking
Has the skills to work independently and collectively
Is proactive and solution focused
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, deliver, and assess targeted interventions for individuals and small groups of children with complex SEND.
Adapt and differentiate the curriculum creatively to ensure all children can access learning and achieve their full potential.
Work collaboratively with class teachers, teaching assistants, parents, and external agencies to implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and bespoke learning pathways.
Foster a highly nurturing, safe, and supportive learning environment that promotes emotional well-being, resilience, and independence.
Maintain precise records of student progress, adapting strategies continuously to meet evolving needs.
Person Specification:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a proven track record of teaching children with SEND within a primary school or specialist provision setting.
A proven commitment to helping every child fulfil their unique potential, regardless of their starting point.
Outstanding capability to use creative, hands-on, and innovative teaching methods to engage neurodiverse learners.
A warm, empathetic, and nurturing approach, backed by strong classroom management and emotional literacy skills.
Excellent communication skills to build trusted relationships with families, colleagues, and external specialists.
What the school offers its staff
We Offer:
A school with a strong ethos where everyone is valued
Enthusiastic and engaging children and staff
A carefully structured, unique school curriculum
A strong and dedicated senior leadership team
A commitment to your professional development
A school dedicated to the development of emotional intelligence
Very supportive parents and Governors
Further information about the job
Visits to School:
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please call 0161 8813808 to arrange a tour with the Headteacher and SENDco
Commitment to safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This post is subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Manley Park Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 442 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@manleypark.com
- Phone number
- 0161 8813808
Manley Park is a large, vibrant, progressive and friendly school. It is split across two sites, within a culturally rich and diverse area of Manchester. Creating a 'Manley Park' community where everyone belongs is key to our drive and success, and this is built on the foundations of our six values: respect, understanding, compassion, responsibility, positivity and patience.
We are striving to build on the things we do well to give our pupils memorable, meaningful learning experiences. Our curriculum helps children to understand the world, and empowers them to make a positive impact on it. We provide a wide range of opportunities to help them develop their sense of self. We inspire our pupils to uncover new interests and strive to nurture and develop their individual talents.
We are a friendly and supportive school, with a firm commitment to providing professional development opportunities for our staff. As a staff team, we take our inspiration from our pupils, whose ideas, knowledge and passion drive us to be the best that we can be too.
We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, vibrant, and dynamic learning environment where every child feels valued, safe, and inspired. We believe that barriers to learning can be overcome through innovation, creativity, and a deeply nurturing community approach.
Arranging a visit to Manley Park Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@manleypark.com.
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