SENSORY & COMMUNICATION ROUTE SEN TEACHER

The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of SENSORY & COMMUNICATION ROUTE SEN TEACHER FIXED TERM CONTRACT – MATERNITY COVER Samuel Laycock School Ashton Under Lyne Qualified / Unqualified Teachers’ Pay Scale + SEN - £2,787 per annum Commencing September 2026 At Samuel Laycock School we are constantly striving to create the best learning opportunities for every pupil. We aim to provide a specialist, high quality, relevant and balanced education for pupils aged 11-16 who have moderate learning difficulties, autistic spectrum condition and severe learning difficulties. We also tailor the learning experiences for individual pupils’ social and emotional development and communication needs. All children and young people at Samuel Laycock School have an Education Health and Care Plan. In our most recent staff survey, colleagues rated their wellbeing at an impressive 7.09, reflecting our ongoing commitment to creating a supportive and positive workplace. Samuel Laycock is delighted to be part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust (MAT) having joined on 1st April 2022. The Trust is a growing family of schools catering for young people aged 4 to 19 with an EHCP currently in the local authorities of Oldham, Tameside, Manchester and Rochdale. Samuel Laycock was visited by Ofsted inspectors in October 2024. The school was graded as 'Outstanding' in most areas. The Trustees and Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner to join our dynamic, growing and committed staff team in the following area: SEN Teacher Sensory & Communication Route The Sensory Route provides a consistent approach for learners with a variety of complex needs including autism and Down’s syndrome. A variety of strategies are used to support access to learning including multi-sensory teaching, TEAACH, Attention Autism and learning opportunities through a continuous provision approach. The Communication Route provides a consistent environment for pupils with a