SEND Teacher

First For Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE

Long-term role

SEND training & CPD

Consultant support

Refer-a-friend £150

Job summary

First For Education is currently seeking an experienced SEND Teacher for a specialist school in South Birmingham. This full-time, long-term role focuses on supporting children with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and SEMH needs, delivering personalised education and fostering emotional wellbeing.

You will teach, differentiate lessons, manage behaviours, and work with a multidisciplinary team to promote pupil development and independence. DBS and QTS are required for placement.

Qualifications

• QTS is required to teach in a specialist SEND setting.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND is essential.
• Strong understanding of Autism (ASC) and SEMH is needed.
• Experience implementing personalised learning strategies and supporting emotional regulation.
• Excellent classroom management and positive behaviour support.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to learners with ASC/SEMH.
• Support pupils with Autism, SEMH and communication needs.
• Create a structured, inclusive learning environment.
• Apply positive behaviour strategies and monitor pupil progress.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists and the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

QTS

SEND experience

Autism awareness

SEMH understanding

Differentiated instruction

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Patient & nurturing

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title

SEND Teacher - Specialist Autism & SEMH School

Location

South Birmingham

Pay

£160-£220 per day, dependent on experience

Contract

Full-time, long-term

First For Education is seeking an experienced, passionate and committed SEND Teacher to join a specialist school in South Birmingham, supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated communication difficulties.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity within a specialist SEND environment, where personalised education, emotional wellbeing and positive relationships are at the heart of learning.

The school provides a nurturing and structured environment, making this an excellent opportunity for a SEND Teacher who is passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their individual potential.

SEND Teacher benefits:

• Competitive daily rate (£160-£220 per day, dependent on experience)
• PAYE paid weekly
• Long-term stability
• Access to specialist SEND training and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £150 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

SEND Teacher role requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND, ideally within a specialist setting
• Strong understanding of Autism (ASC), SEMH and associated communication needs
• Experience implementing personalised learning strategies and supporting emotional regulation
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to individual learning styles and abilities
• Strong classroom management and positive behaviour support skills
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach to teaching
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

The successful SEND Teacher will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs
• Support pupils with Autism, SEMH and associated behavioural and communication difficulties
• Create a structured, supportive and inclusive learning environment
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and support pupils with emotional regulationMonitor, assess and track individual pupil progress
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, where applicable
• Build positive relationships that support pupils' academic, social and emotional development
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and essential life skills(url removed)

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