Primary Teacher with responsibility for SEN
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, M22 9RH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9ddde8cf-5682-4871-adf6-aed403270713 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
We’re looking for:
• 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.
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.
How to apply:
Please follow the online application process to be considered. Interviews will likely take place week commencing 20th April 2026.
All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
What the school offers its staff
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 15% for support staff
• Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays,increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cycle scheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk
Manchester Enterprise Academy
MEA is a vibrant secondary academy in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, serving 1200 students. Our campus features modern facilities, including Theatre, Art, Fashion, Dance studios, new Science labs, and a £1 million multi-sport facility with a 3G pitch. We also offer a cafe, dining facilities, Food Technology rooms, and updated ICT, Business, and Language classrooms. Our vision, “A Fantastic Future for All Our Students,” focuses on achieving top academic results through theMEA Way: Safe, Respectful, Ready and Kind.
MEA has been graded as good by Ofsted.
'Staff have high expectations for all pupils.'
‘Pupils from all backgrounds are well supported to gain the resilience and knowledge that they need for a positive future.’
Visit our website to learn more about our school community:https://www.manchesterenterpriseacademy.org.uk/
Further details about the role
Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Equality Statement
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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.
We’re looking for:
• 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.
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.
How to apply:
Please follow the online application process to be considered. Interviews will likely take place week commencing 20th April 2026.
All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
What the school offers its staff
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 15% for support staff
• Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays,increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cycle scheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk
Manchester Enterprise Academy
MEA is a vibrant secondary academy in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, serving 1200 students. Our campus features modern facilities, including Theatre, Art, Fashion, Dance studios, new Science labs, and a £1 million multi-sport facility with a 3G pitch. We also offer a cafe, dining facilities, Food Technology rooms, and updated ICT, Business, and Language classrooms. Our vision, “A Fantastic Future for All Our Students,” focuses on achieving top academic results through theMEA Way: Safe, Respectful, Ready and Kind.
MEA has been graded as good by Ofsted.
'Staff have high expectations for all pupils.'
‘Pupils from all backgrounds are well supported to gain the resilience and knowledge that they need for a positive future.’
Visit our website to learn more about our school community:https://www.manchesterenterpriseacademy.org.uk/
Further details about the role
Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Equality Statement
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.