SEND Class Teacher

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an ambitious and inclusive school community dedicated to providing outstanding education for children with special educational needs. As a SEND Teacher in the Autism Resource Base, you will play a vital role in fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive. Collaborate with a passionate team committed to excellence and professional growth, while utilizing innovative strategies to support each child's unique learning journey. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and contribute to their development and independence.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Wellbeing Charter

Leadership development

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Autism and complex needs.
• Strong understanding of autism-specific strategies and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive and structured environment for children with Autism.
• Work closely with the specialist SEND team to support pupils.

Skills

Makaton

Attention Autism

PECS

SCERTS

Speech and language support

Time management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Creativity

Job description

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Sector: Education | Job Type: Schools / Academies - Teaching roles, Primary School, Special Needs | Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Term time | Hours: Full-Time

Join Our Inclusive and Ambitious School Community

Are you an aspirational and dedicated person with a passion for inclusive education? Do you have the expertise to work as part of a team delivering outstanding SEND provision? If so, we would love to hear from you!

At Wyndcliffe Primary School, we pride ourselves on being a happy, warm, and welcoming school with children at the heart of everything we do. We have high expectations and a culture of learning built upon trust and support.

We are looking for a passionate SEND Teacher to join our friendly school as part of our Resource Base for children with Autism. As a valued member of our Resource Base Team, you will work closely with the specialist SEND team to ensure that every pupil within our Resource Base thrives in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

About the Role:

This role is a specialist position within our Autism Resource Base, requiring applicants with experience and expertise in supporting children with Autism. We are seeking individuals who have a strong understanding of autism-specific strategies and interventions, including:

• Makaton
• Attention Autism
• PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
• SCERTS (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support)
• Speech and language support

The successful candidate will play a vital role in creating an inclusive, structured, and nurturing environment that enables children to develop communication, social skills, and independence. Experience in working within a specialist setting or supporting children with complex needs is essential, as this role demands a deep commitment to meeting the unique needs of our Autistic learners. We are willing to develop staff with a keen interest in this area.

What We Are Looking For:

We seek aspirational and dedicated SEND Teachers who:

• Have a positive, optimistic outlook and a passion for teaching, learning, and inclusive practice
• Have experience working within a specialist setting or supporting children with complex needs
• Have a desire to work in a school where learning and professional development are prioritized
• Care deeply about children’s learning and emotional wellbeing
• Possess strong time management and personal management skills
• Are proactive, flexible, and creative
• Show initiative and work collaboratively with a team
• Have great communication skills to build trust and confidence with parents, children, and colleagues

Why Join Us?

• The school is very ambitious for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Learning is carefully adapted so that all pupils, including those in the specially resourced provision, learn the same curriculum (Ofsted September 2024)
• A positive and enthusiastic team committed to achieving the best for all pupils
• Happy, motivated children eager to learn
• A supportive and welcoming school with a strong commitment to inclusion and excellence
• A well-designed curriculum providing teachers with the subject knowledge, pedagogy, and resources needed to teach effectively
• A collaborative and experienced leadership team dedicated to professional growth and school improvement
• Excellent CPD opportunities, including leadership development and SEND-focused training

·A Trust Wellbeing Charter supports and promotes staff wellbeing

How to Apply:

If you share our vision for excellence, inclusion, and high expectations and wish to join our leadership team, we encourage you to apply.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the School Office to speak with Mrs. Round (Inclusion Leader), Mrs. Goodfellow (Head of School), or Mrs. Hollis (Deputy Head Teacher).

For more information and to apply, please visit our website. Only applications submitted via the MyNewTerm portal will be considered.

Leigh Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks are required. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2022), online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.

Join us and be part of a Trust shaping the future of primary education.

Company

At Wyndcliffe, children are at the heart of our practice. We believe every child deserves a high-quality primary education and rich learning opportunities to reach their full potential.

Our vision is to foster a community where everyone enjoys a welcoming, secure, and healthy environment, developing confidence, self-esteem, independence, and respect. We aim for children to become caring, independent, and lifelong learners.

Website: http://www.wyndcliffe.bham.sch.uk/

Telephone: [phone]

Address: Little Green Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5BG, UK

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