Secondary SEN Teacher

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Job summary

A leading education placement agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Class Teacher for a secondary school in Birmingham. The role involves creating tailored educational experiences for students with autism, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment. Candidates must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience with SEN. This full-time position offers career development and competitive pay within a structured setting.

Benefits

CPD tailored for special education

Transparent PAYE pay

Access to exclusive SEN roles

Qualifications

• Essential QTS for teaching.
• Experience in SEN or inclusive settings preferred.
• Ability to teach students with ASC and additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver differentiated lessons for learners.
• Foster a calm classroom environment for emotional support.
• Collaborate with staff to implement positive strategies.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

SEN or inclusive teaching experience

Strong behaviour management

Empathy and reflective attitude

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEN Class Teacher - Secondary SEN School - Birmingham
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: MPS/UPS - Paid to Scale (PAYE - no umbrella deductions)

Are you ready to take the next step in your teaching career within a setting that truly champions inclusion, structure, and tailored support? We're working with a specialist secondary SEN school in Birmingham that provides high-quality education to students aged 11-19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and a range of associated learning needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and reflective teacher who thrives in a calm, consistent environment and is committed to helping neurodiverse learners succeed both academically and personally.

The Role
As a class teacher, you'll lead a small, well-supported group of learners with varied profiles, all of whom have EHCPs. You'll be responsible for designing and delivering differentiated lessons, focusing on communication, functional skills, independence, and emotional development.

You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including support staff, therapists, and senior leaders who are passionate about delivering structured, therapeutic, and pupil-led education.

Key Responsibilities:
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Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs and EHCP outcomes


Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs and EHCP outcomes
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Foster a calm, consistent classroom environment that supports emotional regulation and learning


Foster a calm, consistent classroom environment that supports emotional regulation and learning
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Use a range of structured communication systems, such as PECs or visual supports


Use a range of structured communication systems, such as PECs or visual supports
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Collaborate with support staff to implement positive behaviour strategies and promote engagement


Collaborate with support staff to implement positive behaviour strategies and promote engagement
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Monitor and report on progress, adapting strategies as needed to meet each learner's goals


Monitor and report on progress, adapting strategies as needed to meet each learner's goals
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Engage families and wider professionals in the review and development of pupil progress


Engage families and wider professionals in the review and development of pupil progress

What We're Looking For:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential


Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
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SEN or inclusive teaching experience (preferably within a secondary or specialist setting)


SEN or inclusive teaching experience (preferably within a secondary or specialist setting)
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Confident teaching students with ASC and additional learning needs


Confident teaching students with ASC and additional learning needs
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Strong behaviour management and classroom structure strategies


Strong behaviour management and classroom structure strategies
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Reflective, flexible, and collaborative with a commitment to ongoing professional development


Reflective, flexible, and collaborative with a commitment to ongoing professional development
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A calm, empathetic approach with high expectations for every learner


A calm, empathetic approach with high expectations for every learner

Why Work with Long Term Futures?
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Access to exclusive SEN teaching roles across Birmingham and the Midlands


Access to exclusive SEN teaching roles across Birmingham and the Midlands
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Transparent PAYE pay - no umbrella deductions or hidden fees


Transparent PAYE pay - no umbrella deductions or hidden fees
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Opportunities for long-term roles, with trial days available


Opportunities for long-term roles, with trial days available
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CPD tailored to special education professionals


CPD tailored to special education professionals
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Ongoing career guidance from experienced SEN consultants who understand your goals


Ongoing career guidance from experienced SEN consultants who understand your goals

Safeguarding Statement
All applicants must hold (or be willing to apply for) an enhanced DBS check. Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share that commitment.

Apply Today
If you're passionate about supporting young people with autism to thrive in a supportive and structured learning environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in contact to find out more!