SEN Teacher

SMART Education Recruitment; Dudley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking an SEN Teacher for Dudley to support pupils with complex learning needs in a specialist setting. You will deliver differentiated lessons, focused on communication, engagement, and independence, working with Teaching Assistants to tailor progress.

The role starts October 2026 with a daily rate between £140 and £253. QTS required; experience with Autism, SLD, PMLD is beneficial; DBS checks required and references.

Qualifications

• SEND teaching experience is essential.
• Knowledge of EHCP outcomes and how to plan around them.
• Experience supporting Autism, SLD, or complex needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver differentiated and accessible lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Plan lessons around individual learning objectives and EHCP outcomes.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants to monitor progress and provide support.

Skills

SEND experience

EHCP outcomes knowledge

Autism/SLD knowledge

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

SEN Teacher – Dudley

Job Title: SEN Teacher

Pay Rate: £140 – £253 per day

Start Date: October 2026

If you are passionate about making a difference for young people with additional and complex learning needs, this is the opportunity for you. As an SEN Teacher, you will work within a specialist education setting where your expertise will have a direct impact on the lives of pupils who need tailored, supportive, and creative teaching approaches.

What's in it for you?

• Long-term specialist SEND opportunity in Dudley
• Small classes supported by experienced Teaching Assistants, allowing you to focus on individual progress and personalised learning
• Chance to deliver highly personalised learning for pupils with a range of additional needs
• Flexible pay options: PAYE or Umbrella

The Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will support pupils with diverse and complex learning needs. Your focus will be on creating highly personalised learning experiences, fostering communication, engagement, and independence in each pupil. You will work closely with Teaching Assistants to ensure all pupils receive consistent and effective support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver differentiated and accessible lessons tailored to individual needs
• Plan lessons around individual learning objectives and EHCP outcomes
• Collaborate closely with Teaching Assistants
• Monitor, record, and promote individual pupil progress
• Champion communication, independence, and engagement

Skills and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Previous SEND teaching experience highly desirable
• Experience supporting Autism, SLD, PMLD, or complex needs beneficial
• Strong understanding of EHCP outcomes
• Enhanced Child/Adult DBS required
• 24 months' references

Location and Package

Location: Dudley

Contract position – starting October 2026

Daily rate: £140 – £253 per day