Special Needs Teacher – ASD Secondary Special School (ECT’s Welcome to apply
Listed on 2026-07-31
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
School Type: Secondary Special School (ASD Specialist)
Age Range of Pupils: 11 to 19 years
Location: B23, Erdington, Birmingham
Contract Type:
- Full-time, Monday to Friday
- Term-time only
- Long-term opportunity
Please only apply if you are seeking full-time work.
Pay:
- £165 – £275 per day
- £825 – £1,375 per week
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Special Needs Teacher to join an outstanding ASD specialist secondary school in Erdington on a long-term, full-time basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to deliver structured, specialist lessons for pupils with autism spectrum conditions, and contribute to a calm, supportive and nurturing learning environment. The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure pupils make meaningful academic and personal progress.
Key Responsibilities – Teaching & Learning- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons tailored to pupils with ASD
- Create a calm, structured and predictable classroom environment
- Use evidence-informed strategies to develop communication, self-regulation and independence
- Assess, monitor and record pupil progress against individual EHCPs and targets
- Differentiate learning to meet a wide range of needs and abilities
- Promote positive behaviour using consistent, autism-friendly approaches
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, therapists, parents and external agencies
- Participate fully in school life, meetings and professional development opportunities
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
- Experience teaching pupils with ASD within a UK special school or specialist setting
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills, with an understanding of autism-specific strategies
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Passionate about supporting pupils with SEND to achieve their full potential
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Two satisfactory professional references
Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and confident Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with relevant SEN and ASD classroom experience.
What New Directions Education Ltd Offers- Dedicated education consultant support
- Competitive weekly pay
- Long-term teaching opportunities
- Ongoing support throughout your placement
- Access to professional development opportunities
- Recommend a friend and receive £150 once they complete 10 days of work
- Referral bonuses available to both new and existing candidates
- An excellent reputation within education recruitment
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