SEN Teacher

senploy; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate (£160 - £200)

Access to specialist SEN training and

CPD opportunities

£150 refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Operam Education Group in Tamworth is recruiting a compassionate Special Needs Teacher for a specialist SEN school serving pupils aged 7–19. This full‑time, long‑term role focuses on learning, communication and personal development in a nurturing environment.

QTS and SEND experience are essential; you will use differentiated, inclusive teaching strategies with pupils who may have ASD, SEMH, MLD or complex needs. A supportive team offers specialist training and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching pupils with SEND.
• Strong understanding of differentiation and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons to meet individual needs.
• Support pupils with a range of additional learning and behavioural needs.
• Monitor, assess and track pupil progress.
• Work closely with the SENCO and support team.
• Create a positive, structured, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Differentiation

Inclusion teaching

Behaviour management

Empathy and patience

Education

QTS

Experience in SEN

Job description

We are seeking compassionate and proactive Special Needs Teacher to join a specialist SEN school in Tamworth, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. Ages range from 7 - 19.

The school are increasing in size with the development of the main building on site resulting in the school nearly quadrupling in size.

This is a full-time, long-term position, working with pupils who require additional support with learning, communication and personal development. Most pupils come from traumatic backgrounds and have often been out of education for a significant period of time. Meaning empathy, understanding and a willingness to take the small wins is paramount.

The school caters for pupils with a variety of needs and provides a highly supportive environment with access to specialist training. The school are looking for staff who are passionate about supporting children and young people from some of the most challenging backgrounds and experiences, and the person is more important than the 'qualifications'.

• Competitive daily rate (£160 - £200 per day, dependent on experience)

• Access to specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• £150 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

SEN Teacher role requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching pupils with SEND

• Strong understanding of differentiation and inclusive teaching strategies

• Experience supporting needs such as ASD, SEMH, MLD or complex needs

• Ability to plan and deliver personalised learning

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

The successful SEN Teacher will:

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons to meet individual needs

• Support pupils with a range of additional learning and behavioural needs

• Monitor, assess and track pupil progress

• Work closely with the SENCO and wider support team

• Create a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment

• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development

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Safeguarding & Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.

Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023). All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.