SEND Teacher – Special Educational Needs School

Company: The Education Network Birmingham
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

We Are Looking For

  • 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

Why Apply

  • 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

Safeguarding

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.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026