At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and teach students with special needs in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join Tradewind Recruitment, a leading education recruitment agency.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, extensive training, holiday pay options, and networking events.
- Other info: Dynamic school with excellent facilities and strong community involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people with diverse needs.
- Qualifications: QTS or QTLS required; experience with SEND preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 28568 - 34916 £ per year.
Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a teacher with experience of teaching students with social and emotional needs to join a specialist SEND school in Rochdale. This is a temporary supply role for a qualified SEND teacher from September 2026 to cover a temporary sickness absence.
The Role
- Five days a week - 8.30 am to 3.30 pm (part time availability would be considered if at least 3 days)
- Teaching a key stage 3 age class with ASD, SEMH and other emotional and behavioural needs
The ideal teacher will:
- Be committed to inclusion and have a passion
- Be an excellent practitioner with the dedication and determination to inspire young people with their learning and development
- Be able to create imaginative and adapted lessons which meet individual student needs
- Possess the emotional and physical resilience necessary when working with young people with a range of complex communication, behavioural and medical needs
- Work collaboratively with other staff, pupils, parents and the multidisciplinary team around the child
- Be confident and successful team players able to direct the work of teaching assistants
While an experienced SEND teacher is preferred, the school are happy to consider applications from secondary teachers with a desire to move into the SEND sector and experience as an SEN TA or with children with complex needs in a support capacity.
The School
- Good Ofsted 2022
- Oversubscribed Special School for children aged 11 to 19
- The school provides education for pupils and students with profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, autism, moderate learning difficulties and specific learning difficulties
- Excellent facilities for teaching and learning
Pupils, including students in the sixth form, take part in enriching activities that help to increase their confidence and develop their independence. These activities help prepare them well to actively participate in events taking place in their local community, such as a recent rowing competition. Students in the sixth form take part in supported internships which help to prepare them for the world of work.
To join us and be successful in this SEND Teacher role, you will need to:
- Hold QTS Status or QTLS
- Recent experience of teaching students aged 11 to 16 with SEND
- This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
- Provide a CV with a full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
- Have the legal right to work in the UK
By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:
- Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
- Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency
- A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a 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
- Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don’t leave candidate service or pay to chance
- Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays
- Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants
To be considered for this SEND Teacher position, or to hear more about other immediate start supply roles in SEND please call the Manchester office or email.
SEND Teacher in Rochdale employer: Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in Preston that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salaries, immediate commission opportunities, and generous holiday allowances, we ensure our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Our comprehensive Impact Academy training programme equips you with the skills to excel in recruitment, while ongoing support from experienced mentors fosters a collaborative environment where you can achieve your career aspirations.
