Post-16 SEND English Teacher needed in South Birmingham

Aspire People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education agency is seeking a SEND English Teacher to inspire and support students in South Birmingham. This role entails teaching English at various levels while ensuring an inclusive and engaging classroom environment. Candidates should possess Qualified Teacher Status and experience with SEND. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on young people's lives, fostering their confidence and skills for independent living.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD and training

Supportive leadership

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience teaching students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Understanding of the Post-16 education landscape.
• Creative and adaptable teaching approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated English lessons.
• Support students to achieve Entry Level and Functional Skills accreditation.
• Collaborate with staff and families on individual learning plans.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching English

Differentiated instruction

Supporting students with SEND

Collaborative planning

Creating inclusive environments

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent

Job description

Post-16 SEND English Teacher needed in South Birmingham

Location: Harborne, Birmingham

Hours: Full-time/Part-time, Term time only if applicable

Contract Type: Full Time - Long Term

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you want to help build confidence for young people with SEND in real-world settings?

An SEND school in South Birmingham are seeking a dedicated and inspiring SEND English Teacher to join their English Department. Working with learners aged 16 and over, you'll be teaching English at Entry Levels 1, 2, and 3, as well as Functional Skills Levels 1 and 2, helping students gain essential skills for independent adult life, employment, and further education.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering engaging, differentiated English lessons tailored to a variety of learning needs and styles.
• Supporting students to achieve accreditation in Entry Level and Functional Skills qualifications.
• Embedding life skills and communication into your teaching to prepare learners for adulthood.
• Working collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and families to create individualised learning plans.
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where all learners can thrive.

We are Looking For Someone Who

• Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent.
• Has experience teaching students with SEND, particularly those with moderate to complex needs.
• Understands the Post‑16 education landscape, including Preparation for Adulthood outcomes.
• Is creative, adaptable, and committed to inclusive, learner‑centred education.
• Brings a warm, positive approach and high expectations for every learner’s progress and wellbeing.

We Offer

• A forward‑thinking and collaborative SEND provision with a clear vision for learner success.
• Ongoing CPD and training tailored to SEND teaching and curriculum delivery.
• Supportive leadership and a passionate multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people transitioning into adult life.

Apply now and be part of something truly rewarding. Help their students find their voice, build independence, and step confidently into their future.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.