Special Needs Teacher - Tradewind Recruitment : Job Details

Are you looking for a new challenge within the SEN sector?

This is a vacancy for a Special Needs Teacher, to start in January 2025 at a Special Needs high school in the Manchester area.

This is a full time role, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4pm (5pm finish Wednesdays, 3:30pm finish Fridays).

It is expected to last until July 2025 but could be extended into the next academic year.

Excellent rate up to £220/day, DOE, for the first 12 weeks and then equal pay to what the school would pay you on contract from 13th week onwards.

Paid PAYE direct with Tradewind, we don't use umbrella pay companies!

The SEN Teacher will be teaching a KS3 group of learners with Complex Needs on a structured timetable, learning at much lower levels than expected for their age.

The school caters for young people aged 11-16 with Autism, SLD and Complex Needs utilising a bespoke curriculum that is focused on preparing students for life after school and aiming to help them achieve their potential.

The site has some excellent facilities including sensory rooms, soft play, hydrotherapy pool, forest school area, outdoor play and gardens as well as a cafe that's supported by students.

To join us and be successful in this Special Needs Teacher role, you will need to:

• Have an enhanced DBS certificate (or be happy to apply for a new one)
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable).
• Min. of 2 professional references.
• Provide a CV with a full history.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Have QTS or QTLS.

Benefits of working through Tradewind:

• An honest and friendly team with a wealth of educational experience.
• Consultants that will listen to what you want and support you wherever necessary.
• Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent.
• More training and development than any other agency - FREE access to over 2,500 online courses via The National College online platform.
• A great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a generous reward
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.
• Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement.
• A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability.
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.

To register with Tradewind & apply for this Special Needs Teacher role in Manchester please call Graham in the Manchester office on , or email

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