SEND Teacher

Smart Education Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Teacher of SEN in Handsworth, Birmingham. You will join a supportive SEN team, delivering tailored lessons to a small class of pupils with Autism, communication challenges, and moderate learning difficulties.

The role focuses on inclusive teaching, building confidence, social skills, and independence, with a long-term contract from September and potential for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential for the role.
• At least 6 months' experience teaching in a UK SEN setting.
• Proven experience supporting pupils with Autism and communication needs.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain DBS.
• Ability to provide references covering the previous 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons matching the individual needs of pupils.
• Support pupils with Autism, communication needs, and other additional learning requirements.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt learning to reflect EHCP targets.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and therapists across the school.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and a sense of achievement in every child.

Skills

QTS

SEN teaching

Autism support

DBS check

References

Education

QTS required

Job description

What's in it for you?

• Small class sizes with excellent staff ratios
• Well-resourced classrooms and access to specialist facilities
• Long-term contract from September, with potential for permanent employment

The Role

As a Teacher of SEN, you will join a highly supportive SEN team, teaching and inspiring a small class of pupils with Autism, communication challenges, and moderate learning difficulties. You will be responsible for delivering tailored, engaging lessons that nurture confidence, social skills, and independence among your students.

This role will suit someone who thrives on adapting learning, enjoys building positive relationships, and is committed to inclusive teaching in a specialist setting.

Role Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons matching the individual needs of pupils
• Support pupils with Autism, communication needs, and other additional learning requirements
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt learning to reflect each student's EHCP targets
• Work closely with experienced Teaching Assistants and therapists across the school
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and a sense of achievement in every child

Skills and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Minimum of 6 months' experience teaching in a UK SEN setting
• Proven experience supporting pupils with Autism and communication needs
• Enhanced Child or Child & Adult DBS (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to provide references covering the previous 24 months

Location and Package

• Based in Handsworth, easily accessible by public transport and car
• Competitive daily pay: £140 - £253 per day
• Contract role starting from September 2026