SEN jobs in Manchester
Find and book sen roles across Manchester. Humly connects you directly with schools and nurseries — more jobs, more choice, more control.
About sen education in Manchester
SEN settings in Manchester — specialist provisions and resourced units within its 2,652 schools and nurseries in total — book supply staff throughout the academic year. SEN demand outstrips supply locally, so staff with autism, SEMH or complex needs experience are rarely without work. Together, Manchester's schools and nurseries educate around 484,100 children, and that scale keeps SEN cover requests coming in every week of term.
You will follow individual care and behaviour plans, help de-escalate distress and record progress against EHCP outcomes. Bookings come from across the city and surrounding areas including Trafford, Wigan and Stockport, so you can filter for special schools, resource bases and mainstream SEN provisions within a comfortable commute.
Many staff move from mainstream support into specialist provisions after building experience through supply. Our North West team knows these settings personally, so you get an honest picture of the school or nursery before you accept a booking, plus rates confirmed up front in the app.
Greater Manchester is home to over 1,000 schools and nurseries across its ten boroughs, from Manchester city centre and Salford to Trafford, Stockport and Wigan. Humly connects educators directly with supply work across all of Greater Manchester — primary teachers, nursery nurses, teaching assistants and SEND specialists can all find and book jobs through the Humly app without going through a traditional partner.
Learn more about sen roles across the UKSEN roles we place in Manchester
SEN Teacher
Plan and deliver tailored lessons for students with special educational needs and disabilities across all key stages.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Provide 1:1 or small group support for students with EHCPs, adapting activities to meet individual needs.
SEN Nursery Practitioner
Support young children with additional needs in early years settings, working closely with SENCOs and therapists.
SEND Support Worker
Work across settings to support students with complex needs, including personal care and behaviour management.
You could earn £2,400
a month with Humly
How to get started
Create your profile
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Browse sen roles in Manchester and book the ones that fit.
Frequently asked questions
What SEN roles are available in Manchester?+
Humly places SEN teachers, SEN teaching assistants, SEN nursery practitioners and SEND support workers across Manchester.
Do I need specialist qualifications for SEN work in Manchester?+
Relevant experience with children with special educational needs is essential. QTS helps for teaching roles. An enhanced DBS check is required.
How much do SEN staff earn in Manchester?+
SEN roles often command higher rates. Use our earnings calculator below for a personalised estimate.
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