Special Education Needs & Disabilities (SEND) and SEMH Lead
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2026 |
| Location: | Swinton, Greater Manchester, M27 0LN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 97ffc2e0-01c3-48cf-ac69-21cd52b719ea |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful applicant will:
• Be passionate about supporting our most vulnerable children
• Be innovative and reflective
• Have the emotional resilience needed to work with young people who have a range of complex needs
• Have the inter-personal skills needed to foster positive relationships with children, colleagues, parents and other agencies
• Possess excellent teaching and classroom management skills
• Have a good understanding of the National Curriculum expectations together with a secure knowledge of how to differentiate this for learning needs of all children
• Have an energetic, enthusiastic approach to their role in a school, displaying high energy levels to provide creative and dynamic lessons and are committed to evidence-based practice which values the development of children’s independence
• Hold high expectations of themselves and others
• Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic and driven team
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer you:
• Respectful, motivated, and happy children who are very proud of their school
• An experienced leadership team who are keen to support all to achieve their goals and future aspirations
• An attractive and well-resourced teaching and learning environment
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented, and hardworking individuals
• A forward-thinking environment where innovation and current research is used to ensure our provision is the best it can be
• An experienced, committed, and supportive Governing Board
• A culture of collaboration and challenge across the partnership of schools
• Bespoke performance management to ensure you have the support you need towards fulling your career aspirations
• A range of employee benefits which support your well-being
Commitment to safeguarding
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 a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search as part of due diligence also.
The successful applicant will:
• Be passionate about supporting our most vulnerable children
• Be innovative and reflective
• Have the emotional resilience needed to work with young people who have a range of complex needs
• Have the inter-personal skills needed to foster positive relationships with children, colleagues, parents and other agencies
• Possess excellent teaching and classroom management skills
• Have a good understanding of the National Curriculum expectations together with a secure knowledge of how to differentiate this for learning needs of all children
• Have an energetic, enthusiastic approach to their role in a school, displaying high energy levels to provide creative and dynamic lessons and are committed to evidence-based practice which values the development of children’s independence
• Hold high expectations of themselves and others
• Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic and driven team
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer you:
• Respectful, motivated, and happy children who are very proud of their school
• An experienced leadership team who are keen to support all to achieve their goals and future aspirations
• An attractive and well-resourced teaching and learning environment
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented, and hardworking individuals
• A forward-thinking environment where innovation and current research is used to ensure our provision is the best it can be
• An experienced, committed, and supportive Governing Board
• A culture of collaboration and challenge across the partnership of schools
• Bespoke performance management to ensure you have the support you need towards fulling your career aspirations
• A range of employee benefits which support your well-being
Commitment to safeguarding
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 a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search as part of due diligence also.