SEND Teacher - Key Stage 4

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive special school in Birmingham is looking for a committed SEND Teacher to teach a Key Stage 4 class of students with special educational needs. The school provides a calm environment where teachers help students develop essential life skills alongside academic learning. Ideal candidates will hold QTS and have experience working with SEND students. The role offers ongoing professional development and support from experienced teaching assistants.

Benefits

Access to excellent facilities

Ongoing professional development

Daily support from teaching assistants

Qualifications

• Experience teaching students with special educational needs, ideally at secondary or Key Stage 4 level.
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to engage diverse learners.
• A genuine commitment to supporting young people with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Teach Key Stage 4 SEND class, delivering a personalised and accessible curriculum.
• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons to meet diverse learning needs.
• Support students with communication, social development, and emotional regulation.

Skills

Teaching students with SEND

Classroom management

Engaging diverse learners

Flexible teaching approach

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEND Teacher – Key Stage 4 – Special School

A welcoming and supportive special school in the Coleshill area is seeking a committed SEND Teacher to teach a Key Stage 4 class of students with special educational needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a SEND Teacher who is passionate about supporting older students to develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills alongside their academic learning.

The school provides a calm, structured environment where students feel safe and supported. As a SEND Teacher, you will be teaching a small Key Stage 4 class, adapting the curriculum to meet individual needs and preparing students for their next steps. You will be supported by experienced Teaching Assistants and a leadership team that values teamwork and staff wellbeing.

Job Role:

• Teaching a Key Stage 4 SEND class, delivering a personalised and accessible curriculum
• Planning and delivering differentiated lessons to meet a range of learning needs
• Supporting students with communication, social development, and emotional regulation
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants to provide consistent classroom support
• Managing behaviour positively and building strong, respectful relationships with students
• Contributing to reviews, assessments, and individual education plans

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching students with SEND, ideally at secondary or Key Stage 4 level
• Strong classroom management and the ability to engage learners with diverse needs
• A flexible and creative approach to teaching and learning
• A genuine commitment to supporting young people with SEND

In Return, You Will Receive:

• Small class sizes allowing for meaningful relationships and targeted teaching
• Daily support from experienced Teaching Assistants
• A welcoming staff team with a shared commitment to student progress
• Access to excellent facilities and resources to support learning
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support

If you are a SEND Teacher looking to make a real difference teaching a Key Stage 4 class in a supportive special school, we would love to hear from you.

Please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. 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 have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our 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 opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.