SEND TEACHER

The Education Network Birmingham; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school environment

Small class sizes

Access to high-quality resources

Ongoing support from leadership

Job summary

A supportive SEND school in Coventry is looking for a dedicated SEND Teacher. In this role, you will teach a small class of primary pupils with complex learning needs, delivering engaging lessons tailored to their needs. You will collaborate with Teaching Assistants and have access to resources that support both academic and emotional development. This position offers a warm school environment, strong teamwork, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND is desirable but not essential.
• Must demonstrate patience and flexibility in approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine commitment to supporting pupils with SEND to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary aged pupils with complex learning needs.
• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants for support.
• Creating a calm, positive, and structured classroom environment.
• Supporting pupils with communication, social development, and emotional regulation.
• Monitoring progress and contributing to reviews and planning meetings.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience with SEND

Patient and nurturing approach

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEND Teacher – Primary – Complex Learning Needs – Coventry

A welcoming and supportive SEND school in Coventry is seeking a dedicated SEND Teacher to join their team, teaching a small class of primary aged pupils with complex learning needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for a SEND Teacher who is passionate about making a real difference and wants to work in a school where staff feel valued and supported from day one.

As a SEND Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering a personalised and engaging curriculum that meets the individual needs of each pupil. You will be supported by a skilled team of Teaching Assistants and have access to a wide range of resources to help pupils thrive both academically and emotionally.

Job role responsibilities include:

• Teaching a small class of primary aged pupils with complex learning needs
• Planning and delivering differentiated lessons to meet a range of abilities
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants to provide consistent and effective support
• Creating a calm, positive, and structured classroom environment
• Supporting pupils with communication, social development, and emotional regulation
• Monitoring progress and contributing to reviews and planning meetings
• Building strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues

The ideal SEND Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND, complex needs, or additional learning needs (desirable but not essential)
• A patient, flexible, and nurturing approach to teaching
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine commitment to supporting pupils with SEND to reach their full potential

In return, you will receive:

• A warm and supportive school environment where you are welcomed as part of the team
• Small class sizes with excellent Teaching Assistant support
• Access to a range of high-quality resources to support teaching and learning
• Ongoing support from a dedicated leadership team
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with complex needs

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed SEND Teacher who is passionate about helping children reach their potential. You’ll join a supportive school environment that values teamwork, consistency, and professional development.

If you are interested in this SEND Teacher opportunity, please ‘Apply Now’ or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other SEND Teacher vacancies or refer a SEND Teacher and ask about our excellent referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer

Our specialist team has a combined experience of over 25 years and has an unrivalled reputation within the education market. We take great pride in providing extremely high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our service is honest and efficient, and in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer extra training and development opportunities for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

We provide a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Our consultants are highly supportive, committed, and hard‑working, and they will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

There is also an opportunity to extend your professional development alongside excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal‑opportunity employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high volume of applications, we will only contact short‑listed candidates within 3 days.