SEN Teacher

Senploy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking an experienced SEN Teacher to join the SEN Hub at a mainstream primary school in North Edgbaston, Birmingham. The role involves teaching primary pupils with complex special educational needs and leading Teaching Assistants to provide structured, responsive support.

You will adapt the EQUALS curriculum alongside EYFS and National Curriculum, developing personalised plans and ensuring consistent routines to promote communication, independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) essential.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEN in primary or specialist settings.
• Experience supporting ASD and complex learning needs.
• Ability to plan highly differentiated curriculum and adapt to pre-formal/semi-formal pathways.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualised lessons within the SEN Hub.
• Teach pupils with complex learning, communication and sensory needs.
• Lead and coordinate Teaching Assistants providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Develop personalised learning plans linked to EHCP outcomes.
• Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate assessment records.
• Work with SENCO, families and external professionals to support pupils.

Skills

QTS

SEN experience

Differentiated curriculum

Makaton/TEACCH

Job description

- Location: North Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16

- Salary: Pay to Scale

- Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time

- Start Date: ASAP

- Contract: Long-Term, Temp-to-Perm

Long Term Futures are seeking an experienced and dedicated SEN Teacher to join a well-established SEN Hub within a welcoming mainstream primary school in North Edgbaston, Birmingham.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity teaching primary-aged pupils with complex special educational needs, including Autism (ASD), significant learning difficulties, communication needs and sensory processing difficulties.

The successful candidate will be confident delivering a highly individualised curriculum, adapting teaching to pupils' developmental levels and leading a team of Teaching Assistants to provide consistent, structured support.

The school's SEN Hub follows pre-formal and semi-formal learning pathways, incorporating the EQUALS curriculum to support communication, independence, emotional wellbeing and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, individualised lessons within the SEN Hub
• Teach pupils with complex learning, communication and sensory needs
• Deliver learning through pre-formal and semi-formal curriculum pathways
• Adapt the EQUALS curriculum, EYFS and National Curriculum to meet individual needs
• Lead and coordinate Teaching Assistants providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Develop personalised learning plans linked to EHCP outcomes
• Support communication, language development and social interaction
• Use sensory-based, practical and multisensory teaching approaches
• Develop pupils' independence, physical development and essential life skills
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour through consistent routines
• Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate assessment records
• Work closely with the SENCO, families and external professionals
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment

What the School is Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Previous experience teaching pupils with SEN within a primary or specialist setting
• Experience supporting ASD, complex learning needs and communication difficulties
• Confidence planning and delivering a highly differentiated curriculum
• Understanding of pre-formal and semi-formal learning pathways
• Knowledge of the EQUALS curriculum would be highly desirable
• Good understanding of EHCPs, SEN assessment and personalised learning targets
• Experience leading Teaching Assistants and coordinating classroom support
• Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, TEACCH or sensory-based teaching approaches would be beneficial
• Strong classroom management and positive behaviour support skills
• A patient, organised and adaptable approach
• Available to start ASAP

About the School

• Welcoming mainstream primary school in North Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16
• Established SEN Hub offering specialist teaching and individualised support
• Two distinct learning groups following pre-formal and semi-formal pathways
• Uses the EQUALS curriculum alongside EYFS and the National Curriculum
• Strong emphasis on communication, independence, physical development, literacy, maths and emotional wellbeing
• Personalised learning opportunities incorporating sensory experiences and practical activities
• Enrichment opportunities including music, dance, outdoor learning and educational visits
• Dedicated teaching and SEN staff committed to supporting individual pupil progress
• Strong partnerships between staff, families and external professionals
• Part of an established Multi-Academy Trust
• Inclusive and nurturing school community with high expectations for every pupil

All applicants must have an enhanced DBS and two references to be considered.

Successful candidates will be contacted over the next few days.

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.