SEND Teacher - St John's CE Primary School, Sparkhill, Birmingham

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A mainstream educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated SEND Teacher to lead a specialized class for children with diverse needs. The ideal candidate should have Qualified Teacher Status and experience in working with students with SEND, including autism and ADHD. The role involves creating an inclusive and nurturing environment, planning tailored lessons, and collaborating with various support staff. This position offers a friendly school atmosphere with strong professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Support from experienced leadership team

Ongoing professional development

Friendly and welcoming school environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with autism, speech and language difficulties, and ADHD.
• Strong understanding of creating inclusive learning experiences.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small class of students with complex SEND needs.
• Create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with support staff, families, and external agencies.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Understanding of inclusive practice

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

SEND Teacher - Full Time from April 2026

MPR – 1 year contract

Are you a teacher who has a passion for working with children with SEND?

Are you enthusiastic, creative and have a drive to make a difference in the life of every child?

St John’s is a mainstream school and serves the community of Sparkhill. All are welcome at our school; we believe that every child deserves a learning experience that allows them to flourish and thrive. We have a strong inclusion policy, but acknowledge that some of our children may need additional support and so currently have two enhanced learning provision hubs within our school. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Class Teacher to lead our ‘Lantern’ hub.

What does the role look like?

• You will lead a small class of pupils with multiple and complex SEND needs, delivering high-quality teaching tailored to EHCP outcomes and individual learning plans.
• Working closely with our SEND team, you will create an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
• You will plan and deliver engaging lessons adapted to meet diverse needs.
• You will work collaboratively with support staff, families and external agencies.

About you:

• Experience of working with a range of SEND (e.g. autism, speech and language difficulties, ADHD).
• Strong understanding of inclusive practice.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Promotes the Christian ethos and values of the school.
• Qualified Teacher Status.

What we can offer you:

• Support from an experienced leadership team.
• Ongoing professional development and training, with additional release time when needed.
• A friendly and welcoming school, with a true commitment to inclusion.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit please contact the school office: 0121 675 1469 or email [e-mail]. Application forms available on school website www.st-johns-pri.bham.sch.uk.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. https://www.st-johns-pri.bham.sch.uk/safeguarding/

Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. https://primarysite-prod-sorted.s3.amazonaws.com/st-johns-cofe-primary/UploadedDocument/473208dd-aa24-4d68-83c7-fe79d23ee591/recruitment-of-offenders-policy.pdf

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short‑listed candidates.

To download further information and an application pack, please visit our website: www.st-johns-pri.bham.sch.uk or email [e-mail].

Closing Date for applications: Monday 19th January 2026

Interview Date: Week beginning Monday 26th January 2026