SEND Teacher

Long Term Futures Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd is seeking an experienced SEND Teacher for a Birmingham primary setting in Edgbaston. The role focuses on an established specialist resource provision serving pupils with significant and complex needs.

You will use small-group, highly individualised teaching with an adapted curriculum and strong emphasis on sensory experiences, communication, and independence.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience teaching high-needs SEND children.
• Experience in a SEN unit or resource base preferred.
• Ability to adapt curriculum for pupils working significantly below age expectations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver highly personalised learning around pupils' individual needs and EHCP outcomes.
• Deliver appropriate pre-formal and semi-formal learning.
• Create meaningful sensory and practical learning experiences.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and independence.
• Lead and work closely with experienced SEND support staff.
• Assess progress from individual starting points and adapt provision accordingly.

Skills

SEN experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

SEND Teacher

Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham B16
Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS) + SEN Allowance TBC
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only), 8:00 - 16:00
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term Temporary with Potential for Permanent Appointment

An inclusive Birmingham primary school is looking for an experienced SEND Teacher to join its established specialist resource provision.

The provision supports children with significant and complex learning needs through small-group, highly individualised teaching. Pupils access an adapted curriculum incorporating EQUALS, EYFS and National Curriculum approaches, depending on their developmental stage.

For pupils with the highest level of need, learning has a strong focus on sensory experiences, communication, foundational skills and independence, supported by high levels of adult support and specialist resources.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver highly personalised learning around pupils' individual needs and EHCP outcomes.
• Deliver appropriate pre-formal and semi-formal learning.
• Create meaningful sensory and practical learning experiences.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and independence.
• Lead and work closely with experienced SEND support staff.
• Assess progress from individual starting points and adapt provision accordingly.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Previous experience teaching high-needs SEND children.
• Experience within a special school, SEN unit or resource base is strongly preferred.
• Confidence adapting curriculum expectations for pupils working significantly below age-related expectations.
• A nurturing, patient and consistent teaching approach.

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.