SEND Teacher

Long Term Futures; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established specialist provision

Permanent potential

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking a qualified SEND Teacher to join its specialist resource base in Aston, Birmingham, from September. You will teach a small class of pupils with Autism, ASC, and complex needs, in a structured, nurturing environment, with experienced support staff and SEN leadership.

Salary is paid to scale (MPS/UPS) + SEN Allowance, with a long-term temporary contract that could lead to permanent appointment. Term-time only days, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Experience supporting or teaching pupils with SEND in mainstream or specialist settings.
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching strategies and adaptive practice.
• Patient, compassionate and resilient approach to supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a school team.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver highly individualised learning programmes aligned with EHCP outcomes.
• Differentiate teaching, resources and activities to meet diverse needs.
• Promote communication development, independence skills and positive behaviour for learning.
• Take a lead role within the classroom, coordinating with teaching assistants in the base.
• Monitor, assess and evaluate pupil progress to inform next steps.

Skills

SEND experience

Inclusive teaching

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEND Teacher (BBBH1579) Birmingham, England

Salary: GBP168 - GBP262 per day + MPS/UPS | SEN Allowance TBC

SEND Teacher
Location: Aston, Birmingham
Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS) + SEN Allowance TBC
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: 01/09/2026
Contract: Long-term Temporary with Potential for Permanent Appointment

A supportive primary school in Aston is looking for a qualified SEND Teacher to join its established specialist resource base from September.

You will take responsibility for a small class of pupils with additional and complex needs, including Autism (ASC), communication needs and learning difficulties. With experienced support staff alongside you, you will create a structured, nurturing classroom where pupils can develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver highly individualised learning programmes aligned with pupils' EHCP outcomes.
• Differentiate teaching, resources and learning activities to meet a wide range of individual needs.
• Promote communication development, independence skills and positive behaviour for learning.
• Take a lead role within the classroom, working closely and effectively with teaching assistants in the resource base.
• Monitor, assess and evaluate pupil progress, using outcomes to inform next steps in learning.
• Work in close partnership with parents/carers, SEN colleagues and external agencies to support holistic pupil development.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience supporting or teaching pupils with SEND in either a mainstream or specialist setting.
• A strong understanding of inclusive teaching strategies and adaptive practice.
• A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach to supporting children with additional needs.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider school team.

Benefits

• Established and well-resourced specialist provision.
• Long-term stability with the potential for a permanent position.
• Experienced support staff and SEN leadership.
• Access to high-quality SEND training and professional development
• Opportunities for long-term career progression.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

SEND Teacher, SEN Teacher, Resource Base Teacher, Autism, ASC, Complex Needs, Specialist Provision, Primary Education, Aston, Birmingham