SEN Teacher Year 8

Location: Rowley Regis

SEN Teacher – Year 8

Smile Education are currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Teacher to join a specialist school in the Rowley Regis area.
This is a full-time, long-term opportunity working with a Year 8 cohort of pupils with special educational needs. The school is looking for a passionate and resilient teacher who can provide a structured, engaging and supportive learning environment tailored to the individual needs of the pupils.

This would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN teacher who is confident adapting the curriculum, managing behaviour positively and building strong relationships with pupils who may have experienced barriers to learning. The school provides a specialist learning environment for pupils who require additional support to access education.

As an SEN teacher, you will work alongside an experienced team of teaching and support staff, adapting your approach to ensure pupils remain engaged and able to access their learning. You will primarily be working with Year 8 pupils with a range of additional learning needs.

The cohort may include pupils with:

Autism and communication difficulties
Moderate learning difficulties
ADHD and attention difficulties
Speech, language and communication needs
Social, emotional and behavioural needs
Specific learning difficulties
Difficulties with concentration and organisation
Low confidence or previous negative experiences of education
Pupils requiring significant differentiation and additional classroom support

The pupils will have different abilities, strengths and barriers to learning, so the successful teacher will need to be flexible and confident in adapting lessons accordingly. Some pupils may require additional support with emotional regulation, maintaining focus, following routines, managing social situations and developing independence. A calm, consistent and relationship-based approach will be particularly important.

As the Year 8 SEN Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons that are appropriately differentiated to meet the needs of the pupils.

You will:

Teach a Year 8 cohort with SEN
Plan and deliver engaging and accessible lessons
Differentiate work and adapt resources
Set clear expectations and maintain positive behaviour
Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils
Support pupils' academic and personal development
Encourage confidence, independence and engagement
Monitor and assess pupil progress
Work closely with Teaching Assistants and the wider SEN team
Contribute to individual learning plans and targets
Communicate effectively with colleagues and parents/carers
Use creative approaches to overcome barriers to learning
Maintain a safe, structured and inclusive classroom
Follow safeguarding and school policies

The school is looking for an experienced, confident and nurturing teacher who understands how to support pupils with additional needs while maintaining high expectations.

You will ideally have:

QTS – essential
Experience teaching within a secondary setting
Previous SEN/SEND teaching experience
Experience working with pupils who have additional or complex needs
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Excellent differentiation skills
A calm, patient and consistent approach
The ability to build positive relationships with challenging or disengaged pupils
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine commitment to inclusion and pupil progress

What's on Offer?
Full-time, long-term SEN teaching position
Year 8 cohort
Dudley location
Specialist and supportive school environment
Experienced SEN and pastoral team
Opportunity to make a genuine difference
Professional development opportunities
Ongoing support from Smile Education
Potential for a permanent opportunity for the right candidate

If you are an experienced teacher with QTS and a strong background in SEN, and you're looking for a rewarding Year 8 teaching opportunity, Smile Education would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications