SEN Teacher

Long Term Futures; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting a SEND Teacher for a lower KS2 resource base in Birmingham. The role supports up to 17 pupils with EHCPs for Cognition & Learning and SEMH, with pupils in Years 3 and 4 operating at Reception to Year 1 level.

The post is a long-term temporary position, with Pay Scale on MPS/UPS plus a SEN allowance to be confirmed. Start date 01/09/2026, located in Washwood Heath, Birmingham. Training and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Strong EYFS or Reception teaching experience.
• Excellent behaviour management and SEN experience, Cognition & Learning and/or SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, individualised learning programmes for up to 17 pupils.
• Create a nurturing, structured classroom using EYFS-inspired continuous provision.
• Support pupils with Cognition & Learning and SEMH needs.
• Work with a full-time Teaching Assistant and SENDCo within the provision.
• Monitor progress and adapt learning to meet EHCP outcomes.

Skills

QTS

EYFS experience

Behaviour management

SEN experience

Job description

SEN Teacher (BBBH1530) Birmingham, England

SEND Teacher

Location: Washwood Heath, Birmingham B8

Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS) + SEN Allowance TBC

Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)

Start Date: 01/09/2026

Contract: Long-term temporary (expected to be at least an academic year)

Are you an experienced and nurturing teacher with strong EYFS practice looking to make a genuine difference? Long Term Futures are recruiting a SEND Teacher to lead a specialist Lower KS2 resource base supporting up to 17 pupils with EHCPs for Cognition & Learning and SEMH needs. Although pupils are in Years 3 and 4, they are working at approximately Reception to Year 1 level. This is a highly rewarding opportunity for a teacher who excels in continuous provision, personalised learning, and positive behaviour management.

Responsibilities:

• Delivering engaging, individualised learning programmes for up to 17 pupils.
• Creating a nurturing, structured classroom using EYFS-inspired continuous provision.
• Supporting pupils with Cognition & Learning and SEMH needs.
• Working closely with a full-time Teaching Assistant and the SENDCo, who is based within the provision.
• Monitoring progress and adapting learning to meet individual EHCP outcomes.

What We're Looking For:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has strong EYFS or Reception teaching experience.
• Is confident delivering highly personalised learning.
• Has excellent behaviour management and SEN experience, particularly with Cognition & Learning and/or SEMH.

Why Apply?

• Play a key role in shaping and developing an Enhanced Provision.
• Access to high-quality SEND training and professional development.
• Opportunities for long-term career progression.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you're an experienced SEND Teacher, or primary-trained teacher with strong EYFS practice and experience supporting pupils with Cognition & Learning and SEMH needs, we'd love to hear from you.

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