Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Paid in line with the Main Teacher Pay Scale from day one, dependent on experience. Full-time, term-time only.
Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming mainstream primary school in Rochdale that is seeking an experienced and dedicated SEN Teacher to lead a specialist class for pupils with autism from September 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a well-resourced and highly supportive setting where pupils benefit from tailored provision designed to meet their individual needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for a small class of pupils, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and personalised speech and language targets.
Supported by a knowledgeable and experienced team of Teaching Assistants, you will play a key role in helping pupils develop academically, socially and communicatively.
The successful SEN Teacher will take full responsibility for the planning, delivery and assessment of learning within the provision. Pupils present with a range of communication needs, including non-verbal pupils and those requiring specialist communication approaches.
You will create a structured, engaging and supportive environment that enables pupils to access learning, develop independence and achieve their individual EHCP outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver a personalised curriculum tailored to pupils with autism
- Lead a small class within a specialist provision based in a mainstream school
- Support pupils working towards individual EHCP and speech and language targets
- Adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of communication needs, including non-verbal learners
- Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, external professionals and families
- Monitor and assess progress, maintaining accurate records and reports
- Create a positive, structured and nurturing learning environment
- Promote communication, independence and emotional wellbeing
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Have experience teaching pupils with autism
- Be confident supporting non-verbal pupils and those with complex communication needs
- Have a strong understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning programmes
- Be able to plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons that meet individual needs
- Demonstrate excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
- Be committed to inclusive education and achieving positive outcomes for all pupils
- Experience working within specialist provisions, autism units or SEN schools would be highly advantageous.
What the School Offers
- A well-established specialist provision within a mainstream setting
- Small class sizes and high levels of support
- Experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistants
- A collaborative and supportive leadership team
- The opportunity to make a significant difference to pupils' educational journeys
- Pay in line with the Main Teacher Pay Scale from your first day
If you are an SEN Teacher with experience supporting autistic pupils and are looking for a rewarding full-time role in Rochdale from September, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of the Aspire People team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Salary description
£184.00 - £240.00 per day