SEND Teacher - Special Educational School

SEND Teacher - Specialist School, Birmingham | Full-Time | Permanent / Long-Term Opportunity

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs? We are recruiting on behalf of a highly supportive specialist school in Birmingham for an outstanding SEND Teacher to work with students with a range of needs including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Complex Needs and communication needs.

As a SEND Teacher, you will lead a class of students with additional needs, delivering highly personalised learning tailored to EHCP outcomes and individual development goals. You will create a safe, engaging and nurturing classroom environment that supports students academically, socially and emotionally while helping them build independence, confidence and life skills.

• Plan, deliver and assess engaging personalised lessons
• Adapt teaching to meet a range of SEND including Autism, SLD and complex needs
• Set individual learning targets linked to EHCP outcomes
• Support communication, literacy, numeracy, emotional regulation and independence
• Track progress and implement interventions where needed
• Lead and deploy Teaching Assistants effectively within the classroom
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and external professionals
• Prepare and lead annual review / EHCP meetings
• Promote positive behaviour and safeguarding at all times
• Contribute to the wider life and development of the school

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) essential
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND, Autism, SLD, SEMH or complex needs desirable
• Strong behaviour management and relationship‑building skills
• A creative, adaptable and child‑centred teaching approach
• Commitment to inclusive education and pupil progress
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills
• Passion for making a lasting difference

• Join a specialist setting with strong leadership and excellent support
• Smaller class sizes and meaningful pupil impact
• Ongoing CPD and SEND specialist training
• Opportunity for career progression and leadership development
• Outstanding facilities and access to unparalleled resources
• Rewarding long‑term career in specialist education

This role is subject to enhanced DBS clearance, references and all relevant safeguarding checks.

Appointing agency:
The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.