SEN Early Careers Teacher

Smile Education; Bilston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming Primary SEN school in Wolverhampton is seeking an Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a full-time role in Key Stage 1 starting September 2025. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on children with Special Educational Needs. The school provides a nurturing environment, small classes, and strong support from experienced staff, making it an ideal setting for new teachers to develop their skills and grow professionally.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing mentoring for ECTs

Opportunities for specialist SEN training

Qualifications

• Recent placement or teaching experience in a SEN or inclusive setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess tailored lessons that meet individual needs.
• Work closely with support staff to implement EHCPs.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and external professionals.

Skills

Classroom Management

Nurturing Approach

Proactivity

Resilience

Education

Qualified ECT

Job description

Smile Education is proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and well-resourced Primary SEN school in Wolverhampton, currently seeking an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with a passion and commitment to working with children with Special Educational Needs.

This is a full-time role within the Key Stage 1 team, starting in September 2025, and offers the successful candidate an opportunity to make a meaningful difference from the very start of their teaching career.
About the School:

• A specialist setting that supports children with Sensory Needs, Autism (ASD), ADHD, and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health).
• Small, well-structured classes with a maximum of 10 pupils per class, supported by two experienced Teaching Assistants.
• A nurturing, inclusive environment that prioritises pupil wellbeing and personal development alongside academic progress.

About the Role:

• Full-time ECT role within a KS1 SEN class.
• Plan, deliver and assess tailored lessons that meet individual needs.
• Work closely with support staff to implement EHCPs and deliver individualised learning programmes.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and external professionals.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be a qualified ECT with recent placement or teaching experience in a SEN or inclusive setting.
• Have a genuine passion for working with children with additional needs.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills and a nurturing approach.
• Be proactive, resilient, and committed to ongoing professional development.

Why Join This School?

• A supportive leadership team invested in staff development.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing mentoring for ECTs.
• A creative and collaborative staff culture.
• Opportunities to gain specialist SEN training and CPD.

Interviews will take place with the school after May half-term, so early applications are encouraged.

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