Complex Needs Teacher

The Education Network; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is looking for a Complex Needs Teacher in Solihull. This role involves delivering personalized lessons to students with various special educational needs. Candidates should have QTS and experience working with children facing challenges such as Autism and MLD. The position offers excellent support and development opportunities in a caring school environment.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Personalized career support

Opportunities for additional training and development

Qualifications

• QTS and experience teaching in either a primary, secondary, or SEND setting.
• Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with Autism, MLD, and complex needs.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with complex needs.
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, parents, and external professionals.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Behavior management

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

QTS

Experience in primary, secondary, or SEND setting

Job description

Overview

Complex Needs Teacher – Special School – Solihull

A specialist school in Solihull is looking to appoint an empathetic and caring Complex Needs Teacher to join their team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a well-resourced school where every class has a maximum of 10 pupils and up to 3 experienced teaching assistants, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive.

As a Complex Needs Teacher, you will deliver creative and personalised lessons for pupils with a range of needs, including SLD, physical disabilities, Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), communication challenges, and other complex needs. The school’s supportive Headteacher and strong leadership team are committed to helping staff succeed, and you will benefit from excellent facilities and resources that make learning engaging and accessible for all. Teachers from both primary and secondary backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with complex needs.
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Working closely with teaching assistants to ensure pupils receive effective, consistent support.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, parents, and external professionals.
• Supporting the social, emotional, and academic development of all pupils.
• Using strategies that promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.

The ideal candidate will have

• QTS and experience teaching in either a primary, secondary, or SEND setting.
• Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with Autism, MLD, and complex needs.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A flexible, creative, and caring approach to teaching.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.

If you are interested in this Complex Needs Teacher opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other SEND Teacher vacancies or refer a teacher and ask about our excellent referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.