Special Needs Teacher

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: £150–£210/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 supportive

What 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.

Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000  – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!