Primary Teacher with responsibility for SEN in Manchester

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Teacher (Enhanced Curriculum & KS3 Support) to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA). This is a permanent, full time role on Teaching terms MPS-UPS starting September 2026. This role also attracts a TLR2.1 with a value of £3,527.

Main purpose of the job:

• To deliver high-quality teaching across a range of subjects within an enhanced curriculum provision, primarily supporting Key Stage 3 students (Year 7 and Year 8).
• To support students transitioning from primary to secondary school, ensuring a smooth and positive experience.
• To raise student attainment, with a key focus on improving reading, comprehension, and core learning skills.
• To plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the diverse needs of learners, including those with SEN.
• To take on additional responsibility for supporting SEN provision within the enhanced curriculum group, working closely with the SENCO and wider team.
• To monitor, assess, and track student progress, using data to inform teaching and targeted interventions.
• To contribute to a supportive and inclusive learning environment that enables all students to succeed.

About the Candidate:

• A passionate and adaptable Primary-trained teacher with experience or strong interest in supporting learners at Key Stage 3.
• Someone confident delivering a broad, multi-subject curriculum, with a particular strength in English and supporting reading and comprehension development.
• A practitioner with a strong understanding of strategies to raise attainment, particularly for students with lower literacy levels.
• An individual with experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), who can adapt teaching to meet a range of needs.
• A proactive team player who can build strong relationships with students, staff, and families to support successful transition from primary to secondary education.
• Someone organised and motivated, with the ability to take on additional responsibilities linked to SEN support and enhanced provision.

Benefits we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service.
• A buzzing pension – You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave – Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your newborn or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks – Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+.
• Learn and grow – We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive.
• A Good Employment Charter member – We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave – Give back to the community with three days pro‑ratio of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

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 above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.