SEN Teacher

Flourish Education; Park Central; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational agency is recruiting for a full-time SEN Teacher for a long-term position at a special school in Halesowen, starting in January. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons for students aged 4–19 with diverse needs. Ideal candidates will have QTS, understanding of SEMH needs, and the ability to create nurturing environments. This opportunity provides a supportive setting dedicated to student engagement and development. Competitive salary and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Pension contributions

Free Safeguarding Training

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Regular contact support

Qualifications

• Must have QTS or QTLS.
• Experience with pupils who have emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Ability to plan and deliver personalized lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Promote communication and independence in learners.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behavior.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Understanding of SEMH needs

Experience in a specialist school

Familiarity with behaviour management strategies

Confidence in planning differentiated lessons

Enhanced DBS

Knowledge of safeguarding practices

Job description

We are recruiting for aSEN Teachers for a long‑term position at an all‑age Special School in Halesowen, starting in January. This supportive setting caters for pupils aged 4–19, from Reception through to Post‑16, and provides specialist education for learners with ASD, complex communication needs, and cognition and learning difficulties.

This full‑time role (Monday to Friday, 8:15am–3:30pm) will involve planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs of each learner. You will promote communication, independence, and engagement, using structured routines and consistent strategies to support pupils across a wide range of abilities and developmental stages.

Pupils may present varied and complex needs, so we are seeking resilient, nurturing teachers who can build strong relationships, create calm and purposeful learning environments, and adapt their teaching to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with diverse needs to achieve their potential and would thrive in a highly supportive specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.

Required Skills and Experience for this SEND Teacher Role

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)
• Strong understanding of SEMH needs and experience supporting pupils who may display emotional or behavioural challenges, with the ability to implement effective regulation strategies and deliver personalised, therapeutic support approaches.
• Background in working within a specialist school, PRU, or inclusive mainstream setting, supporting pupils with behavioural, social, and emotional needs.
• Familiarity with strategies for managing behaviour and supporting children with emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Confidence in planning and delivering differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs and learning outcomes.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of safeguarding practices

Salary

• £31,650 – £45,352 per annum based on working 5 days a week until the end of term
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension contributions
• Free KCSIE‑compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work

We are currently supporting an all‑age Special School (4–19) based in Halesowen, which is dedicated to meeting the needs of pupils with ASD, complex communication needs, and cognition and learning difficulties. The school works with learners from Reception through to Post‑16, providing a supportive, structured, and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to develop their communication, independence, and confidence. Staff work closely with students to promote engagement, build meaningful relationships, and create consistent routines that help each individual achieve their full potential. This role is due to start in January.

The school is conveniently located for professionals commuting from areas such as Stourbridge, Dudley, Quinton, Hagley, Birmingham, and the wider West Midlands region. With strong transport links and on‑site parking available, the setting is easily accessible whether you are travelling by car or using public transport.

Legal

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 this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.