SEN Teacher - Maternity Cover New

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester 
Contract: Full time, September 2026 start (Maternity Cover)

A specialist primary SEN school in Bury is looking to secure a committed and experienced SEN Teacher for a full academic year maternity cover starting September.

This role would suit a teacher looking for stability across the academic year within a well-structured and supportive SEN environment. The school caters for pupils with Autism, communication needs and associated learning difficulties, with a strong emphasis on routine, consistency and relationship-building.

You will take full responsibility for a class, supported by experienced Teaching Assistants, and deliver a curriculum that is tailored to individual needs.

• Planning and delivering highly adapted lessons
• Creating a predictable and structured classroom environment
• Supporting communication, engagement and independence
• Working closely with support staff and wider SEN team
• Tracking progress in a way that reflects individual development

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience in SEN or a strong interest in moving into SEN
• A calm, structured and consistent approach
• Someone reliable for a full-time, full academic year commitment

• Full academic year placement (no short-term uncertainty)
• Strong TA support in every class
• Well-led SEN provision with clear systems
• Opportunity to really embed within a school

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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