Special Needs Teacher

Step Teachers

  • Oldham, Greater Manchester
  • £160-230 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Step Teachers are hiring for a Special Needs Teacher - Oldham ✨Do you have experience teaching children with Special Needs?Do you want to work in an outstanding school that creates a supportive & collaborative work environment?🔎 About the Role
We're looking for a full-time Special Needs Teacher to lead a class of students with complex needs (Autism & ADHD) at a brilliant specialist school in Oldham.📅 Start: ASAP in September 2025
🕘 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm
💼 Contract: Long-term, potential to go permanent
💷 Pay: £160-£230/day DOE (Paid PAYE only, no umbrella companies!)
🧾 Equal Pay: Matched to perm staff after 13 weeks
🧾 New DBS Refund: applications refunded in full after 20 days of work ✅
💪 Support: Experienced consultant to guide you throughout
📚 Free CPD: via The National College & Creative Education platforms
🩺 STEP Perks: 24/7 GP access, discounts on shops, gyms & cinemas
💰 Bonus: £100 refer-a-friend scheme
🚗 Access: Free parking + good public transport links
🌱 Environment: Inclusive, welcoming, and genuinely supportiveWhat You'll Be Doing
  • Teaching a small group of students aged 11-16 with Autism, ADHD & sensory needs
  • Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons
  • Supporting emotional regulation, communication & independence
  • Collaborating with support staff, therapists, families & external agencies
  • Using positive behaviour support strategies
  • Monitoring progress and contributing to EHCP reviews
  • Ensuring safeguarding policies are followed at all times
The School
  • Part of a Multi Academy Trust, supporting students aged 11 to 19 with complex needs
  • Small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios
  • Specialist facilities including sensory rooms, therapy spaces & life skills areas
  • Strong focus on personalised learning, emotional wellbeing & independence
  • Staff are valued, supported and encouraged to grow professionally
  • Emphasis on relationships, respect & preparing students for adulthood
What You'll Need
  • QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
  • CV with 10-year work history
  • Right to Work, ID & proof of address
  • DBS on Update Service (or willing to get one)
  • Professional references covering the last 2 years
  • Overseas Police Check (if applicable)
  • Experience teaching children with SEN
  • Positivity, reliability, empathy & dedication
APPLY NOW for this Special Needs Teacher role in Oldham!Or give us a call at Step Teachers Manchester - we'd love to chat and help you take the next step in your SEN teaching journey. Let's make a real difference, together. 💫

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