SEND Teacher
Salary: £33,033 (From September 2026) per annum, DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Type: Permanent, Full time
Closing Date: Adverts may close early depending on application volume
Seashell Trust provides care and education for children and young people with severe, profound, and complex learning disabilities, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and autism. Our Outstanding Royal School Manchester supports students aged 4–19, each following an individualised Seashell curriculum. You’ll be part of a dynamic teaching team including specialists in art, horticulture, music, and cookery, supported by senior teachers and leadership.
We’re recruiting a talented SEND Teacher to join our outstanding school team. You’ll teach a small class of up to 6 students, supported by Teaching Assistants and a multi-disciplinary team including Therapists and specialist Teachers. You’ll work in a state-of-the-art school with advanced resources and access to an exceptional training package to develop your specialist SEND skillset.
The Successful SEND Teacher will:
- Deliver teaching to students with complex communication and educational needs
- Develop engaging, individualised programmes that remove learning barriers
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support student success
- Foster aspirational learning through small, meaningful steps
- Line manage Teaching Assistants within your class
Requirements for the SEND Teacher role:
- Teaching Degree or PG Diploma (QTS required)
- British Sign Language, Makaton, or Signalong experience desirable
- Experience teaching SEND students with complex needs
- Ability to create meaningful, engaging learning programmes
- Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary approaches
- Aspirational mindset focused on positive outcomes
- SEND teaching experience strongly preferred
SEND Teacher benefits include:
- Teacher's Pension Scheme
- Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees
- Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool
- Blue light discount scheme
- Benenden Health Care Membership – access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice
- Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role
- Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS
About Recruitment at Seashell
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
Our Core Values are represented within the three ‘I’s’ – Integrity, Innovation, and Involvement. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities.
Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We provide an environment that is safeguarded and as part of our safer recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and full references will be taken.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £33,033.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)?
Work Location: In person
