SEN Teacher Special School; ECT

Position: SEN Teacher – Special School (ECT support available)
Location: Kings Heath

SEN Teacher – Special School

Location:

Birmingham

Start Date:

September 2026
Contract Type:
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity with Potential for Permanent Employment
Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

SEN Teacher Required – Welcoming Special School in Birmingham

Are you an experienced SEN Teacher looking for your next rewarding opportunity? Do you have a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential?

We are working in partnership with a highly supportive and welcoming Special School in Birmingham that is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join their team from the beginning of the new academic year in September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school with a strong leadership team, a positive working environment, and a genuine commitment to staff development. The position will initially be offered on a long-term basis, with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and personalised lessons that meet the diverse needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs. You will work closely with support staff, therapists, senior leaders, and families to ensure every pupil receives the highest standard of education and care.

The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusive education and committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.

We Are Looking For

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK

* Experience teaching pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

* Strong classroom management skills

* A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach

* The ability to plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons

* Excellent communication and teamwork skills

* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Experienced SEN Teachers Welcome

The school's preference is for an experienced SEN Teacher who can confidently support pupils with a range of additional needs and make an immediate impact. However, the school is also keen to hear from enthusiastic and motivated teachers who are committed to developing their SEN expertise.

Excellent Opportunity for ECTs

This school is proud to offer a Temp-to-Perm pathway, making it an excellent opportunity for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to secure a long-term role within a specialist setting.

For suitable ECTs, the school can provide support through the Early Career Teacher induction period, allowing candidates to complete their induction while gaining valuable experience in a supportive and well-established special school environment.

If you are an ECT with a genuine passion for SEND and are looking for a school that will invest in your development, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What the School Offers

* A welcoming and inclusive school community

* Supportive leadership and experienced SEN professionals

* Excellent training and development opportunities

* Temp-to-perm opportunities

* A collaborative and friendly working environment

* Ongoing support for ECT induction

* The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people

Apply Today

If you are an experienced SEN Teacher seeking a new challenge, or an ambitious ECT looking to begin your career in a supportive Special School setting, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today to be considered for this exciting SEN Teacher opportunity starting in September 2026. All applicants will be subject to the appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks in line with current legislation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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