At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging lessons and support students with complex needs in a dynamic classroom.
- Company: A well-established school in Rochdale focused on inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to nurturing every child's progress.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of students with diverse learning needs.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience in an SEN setting preferred.
Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 5th October 2026 or ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time
Pay Rate: £1,000-£1,450 per week (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm/4:00pm
About the School:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND Teacher to provide PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment) cover across a well-established mixed KS1-KS2 setting, where all pupils are working below the national curriculum. The pupils supported have a range of complex needs, including severe learning difficulties, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Some pupils also have visual impairments, although these are not their primary area of need. Many learners are at an early stage of communication development and use a variety of approaches, including Signalong, PODD, PECS, and other alternative and augmentative communication methods.
About the Role:
- Deliver high-quality, personalised lessons across classes during PPA cover, planning and preparing engaging lesson content in advance
- Adapt and differentiate planning to meet EHCP outcomes, developmental milestones, and sensory requirements
- Support pupils' holistic development - academic, social, emotional, and communication skills - during cover sessions
- Liaise closely with class teachers, the SENCO, learning support staff, therapists, and families to ensure a consistent and effective approach
- Feed back on pupil engagement and progress following each session
What We're Looking For:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Experience teaching in an SEN setting (or strong SEN knowledge within a mainstream environment)
- A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to classroom management
- Confidence planning and delivering lessons independently across a range of abilities and needs
- Passion for inclusive education and a commitment to nurturing every child's progress
To be eligible you must:
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child related references
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. ECTs and experienced SEND teachers are welcome to apply.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. All candidates will be required to pass safeguarding and vetting checks.
Primary SEND PPA Cover Teacher in Rochdale employer: Prospero Teaching
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