SEN Teacher

Flourish Education; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 32,916 - 45,351; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 welcome bonus

Holiday Pay

Pension contributions

Free safeguarding training

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in Birchfield is looking for a dedicated SEND Teacher to support primary-aged pupils with special educational needs. This full-time role involves delivering inclusive lessons and adapting learning to meet individual needs. Candidates must have Qualified Teacher Status and a strong understanding of SLD and ASD. You'll benefit from a £250 welcome bonus and additional perks such as holiday pay and pension contributions, along with a commitment to your ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Experience in roles such as SENCo, ASD/SLD Teacher, or Inclusion Coordinator.
• Experience working with children with emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive lessons for pupils with SEND.
• Plan and adapt learning to meet individual needs.
• Track progress and implement targeted interventions.
• Create a nurturing classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships and support behaviour regulation.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Understanding of SLD and ASD

Experience in a special school

Nurturing and empathetic teaching style

Familiarity with behaviour management strategies

Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding practices

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting SEND Teachers to join a specialist SEN school based in the Oldbury area, supporting primary-aged pupils from 4 to 11 years old. In this role, you will work with children with a variety of needs, including SLD and ASD, helping to promote engagement, development, and confidence in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. The school is housed in a purpose-built facility with excellent resources, including music and drama studios, white and dark room studios, a soft play area, a sensory room, swimming and hydrotherapy pools, and dedicated outdoor play spaces designed to meet the needs of different ages and abilities.

We are looking for experienced and dedicated teachers to join a dynamic SEN setting. In this role, you will deliver high-quality education across secondary classes, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, complex learning difficulties, SLD, and PMLD. You will work within school policies and teaching standards, helping pupils who may present with challenging behaviours or be working below age-related expectations. Your role will involve promoting emotional regulation, encouraging positive engagement, and establishing consistent, structured learning routines to support each pupil’s development. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing provision, making a real difference in the lives of pupils with profound and complex needs while being part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.

The SEN Teacher Role

• Deliver inclusive lessons for pupils with SEND, including SLD, PMLD and complex needs.
• Plan and adapt learning to meet EHCP outcomes and individual needs.
• Track progress and implement targeted interventions.
• Create a nurturing, trauma-informed classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships and support behaviour regulation.
• Work with TAs, SENCOs, parents and external agencies.
• Manage support staff to maximise pupil outcomes.
• Maintain safeguarding, records and contribute to EHCP reviews.

Required Skills and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)
• Experience in roles such as SENCo, ASD/SLD Teacher, SEND Teacher, or Inclusion Coordinator
• Strong understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including SLD and ASD
• Experience working in a special school, PRU, or inclusive mainstream setting
• Familiarity with strategies for managing behaviour and supporting children with emotional and behavioural challenges
• A nurturing, empathetic, and flexible teaching style
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding practices

Our Promise To You

We guarantee a no-pressure approach you’ll only be offered work on the days and in the settings that suit you, allowing you to balance your job with other commitments and enjoy a healthier work-life balance.

As a thank you for joining Flourish Education, the successful SEND Teacher will receive a £250 welcome bonus*, automatically paid after completing 30 consecutive working days in your placement. *Bonus applies to this full-time role only, and terms and conditions apply.

You’ll also enjoy a range of additional benefits, including:

• £162.31 to £232.57 per day, equating to £32,916 to £45,351.15 per annum based on 5 days per week for a full school year
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension contributions
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and while in work

We work with a range of SEND schools in and around the Oldbury area, offering excellent public transport links and convenient on-site parking. These schools are ideally located for professionals commuting from areas such as Smethwick, Tipton, Rowley Regis, Langley Green, and the wider West Midlands. With strong transport connections, including major road access, nearby bus routes, and on-site parking, the settings are easy to reach whether travelling by car or public transport.

Legal and Safeguarding

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.