SEN Teacher - Birmingham

Bright Star Talent Limited; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Star Talent are recruiting an experienced SEN Teacher for a specialist SEND school in Erdington. You will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to EHCP targets and pupils with autism.

Join a supportive team focusing on academic progress, communication, independence and readiness for adulthood, with strong safeguarding and a clear career path at a long-established setting.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for SEND pupils.
• Adapt teaching to meet EHCP targets and learning needs.
• Create a structured, safe and positive classroom environment.
• Support pupils with autism and additional complex needs.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and other professionals.
• Promote positive behaviour, communication and independence.
• Build strong relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons aligned to EHCP goals.
• Monitor pupil progress and communicate with the team.
• Collaborate with TAs and external professionals to support pupils.
• Maintain a safe, supportive classroom focused on outcomes.

Skills

SEN Teaching

Behaviour Management

Differentiated Instruction

Autism Awareness

Education

QTS/QTLS or equivalent

Job description

Bright Star Talent are currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate SEN Teacher to join a well-established specialist school in Erdington.

We have worked closely with this setting for a number of years and have built a strong relationship with the school and its team. We understand the environment, the pupils and the type of staff who work well within the setting.

About the School

The school is a specialist SEND setting supporting secondary and post-16 pupils with a range of additional needs, with autism being a primary area of need.

Pupils have individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and teaching is highly personalised to meet individual learning, communication and developmental needs.

The school places a strong focus on academic progress alongside communication, emotional regulation, independence, life skills and preparation for adulthood.

The Role

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons
• Adapting teaching to meet individual EHCP targets and learning needs
• Creating a structured, safe and positive classroom environment
• Supporting pupils with autism and additional complex needs
• Monitoring and assessing pupil progress
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants and other professionals
• Promoting positive behaviour, communication and independence
• Building strong and consistent relationships with pupils

The Ideal Candidate

• QTS, QTLS or a relevant teaching qualification
• Previous experience working within SEND
• Experience supporting pupils with autism is highly desirable
• Confident differentiating lessons for a range of abilities
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach
• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service is required

Compliance & Safeguarding

Bright Star Talent take safeguarding and compliance extremely seriously. We operate a thorough compliance process, ensuring all candidates are fully vetted and cleared before being placed into a school.

Our checks include enhanced DBS and Update Service checks, references, right to work, identity verification, employment history and gaps, qualifications and safeguarding requirements.

The position is available ASAP and is initially offered on an ongoing basis, with the potential to become a permanent position directly with the school for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive specialist setting where Bright Star Talent already has a long-standing working relationship.