ASD Primary Teacher

Smile Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking a Specialist SEN Teacher for a welcoming SEN school in Wolverhampton. You will deliver engaging, personalised lessons for pupils with various special needs, creating an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Ideal candidates will hold QTS, have SEN teaching experience, and be capable of differentiating instruction while collaborating with a larger professional team to support pupils, parents and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching children with Special Educational Needs in an SEN setting.
• ECTs with an interest in SEND welcome.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Adapt mainstream curriculum content and develop specialist resources.
• Use assistive technology and innovative strategies to support learning.

Skills

QTS

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Differentiation

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs?

Smile Education is recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiasticSpecialist SEN Teacherto join a welcoming and supportive SEN school in Wolverhampton. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist setting where every day brings the chance to inspire, support and empower young learners to reach their full potential.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with a genuine passion for SEND, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Specialist SEN Teacher, you will deliver engaging, personalised lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs. You will create a positive, inclusive learning environment where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to succeed.

• Planning and delivering creative, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Adapting mainstream curriculum content and producing specialist learning resources.
• Using assistive technology and innovative teaching strategies to make learning accessible.
• Managing behaviour confidently and positively to promote engagement and progress.
• Assessing, monitoring and tracking pupil progress through regular marking, assessments and detailed reports.
• Writing, reviewing and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and contributing to EHCP targets.
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Liaising with parents, carers and external professionals, including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Educational Psychologists, to ensure the best outcomes for every child.
• Fully immersing yourself in the wider school community and embracing all aspects of school life.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching children with Special Educational Needs within an SEN school, specialist provision or specialist hub.
• ECTs with a strong interest in SEND are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent behaviour management skills.
• The ability to differentiate learning effectively to meet a wide range of abilities and needs.
• A caring, patient and resilient approach with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a large professional team.
• High levels of empathy, adaptability and emotional resilience.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Be able to provide two years of professional references, including comments on your interactions and work with children.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one through Smile Education.

Why Choose Smile Education?

At Smile Education, we understand the importance of finding the right school for you. We pride ourselves on providing ongoing support throughout your placement and matching talented educators with rewarding opportunities where they can thrive.

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