SEND Teacher. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi academy trust in Birmingham is looking for a Special Needs Teacher to lead their Resource Base for pupils with complex needs. This position starts after October half-term or in January for the right candidate. The role involves planning tailored lessons, adapting materials, and fostering a nurturing environment for diverse learners. Ideal candidates should possess Qualified Teacher Status and relevant experience in supporting special educational needs. The role is full time and fixed term for the academic year.

Benefits

Top rates of pay

Extensive CPD courses available

Great referral scheme

Interview preparation assistance

Help with lesson planning

Online portal for timesheets

Free social and networking events

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) is required.
• Experience teaching in special schools or inclusive settings is necessary.
• Proven ability to support a wide range of SEND requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons tailored to complex needs pupils.
• Adapt teaching styles to individual learning profiles.
• Build relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Experience with complex needs pupils

Ability to deliver tailored learning

Familiarity with communication strategies

Nurturing and resilient approach

Confidence in mixed-age classes

Enhanced DBS certification

Understanding of safeguarding practices

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a multi academy trust who have schools based in Aston and Edgbaston. The primary school in Aston currently have a vacancy for a Special Needs Teacher to lead their Resource Base.

The school is a vibrant and caring school situated in Aston close to the Witton Road, where children are taught to respect and value each other, and themselves.

The school aims to inspire a passion for learning and success in all that they do, and together with parents and carers, each child is encouraged to follow this principle. They believe that to prepare children for the future, they are entitled to the best standards in education, combined with excellent pastoral care to ensure that all children fulfil their potential. By the end of Year 6, their children are well‑prepared for the opportunities and challenges they will face in secondary school and beyond.

This role is to start after October half term or the school would consider waiting until January for the right candidate. It is full time and fixed term for the academic year.

The Resource Base Teacher Role:

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons tailored to pupils with complex needs including Hearing Impairments (HI), Autistic Spectrum Disorder(ASD), Physical Disability (PD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties(PMLD) across mixed primary classes
• Adapt learning materials and teaching styles to meet individual learning profiles and EHCP outcomes
• Lead a classroom with the support of experienced Teaching Assistants
• Build trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Promote a trauma‑informed, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
• Collaborate with SENCOs, therapists and external professionals to ensure effective support for all pupils

Required Skills and Experience for this SEN Teacher Role:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)
• Experience teaching pupils with complex needs in a special school, resource base, PRU or inclusive mainstream setting
• Proven ability to plan and deliver tailored learning to meet a wide range of SEND requirements
• Familiarity with strategies for supporting communication, emotional regulation, and behaviour management
• A nurturing, creative and resilient teaching approach
• Confident working in mixed‑age or mixed‑ability primary classes
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Current understanding of safeguarding practices in SEND settings

To be considered for this role or to gain further information please get in touch with Ashleigh on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:

• We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
• We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
• Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to 100
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
• Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
• Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers