Special Needs Teacher

Vision for Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Pension contributions

AWR compliance

Refer a friend bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education is seeking compassionate and skilled SEND Teachers to work within SEND Schools in Birmingham. The school emphasizes an inclusive environment that supports student wellbeing and achievement.

You will deliver personalised lessons, differentiate activities, and monitor progress while working with a multidisciplinary team to meet each learner's needs. DBS checks and strong behaviour support are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified teacher with PGCE/QTS/QTLS essential.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND, particularly those below age-related expectations.
• Understanding of SEMH, cognition and learning needs, communication difficulties, or other complex learning profiles.
• Patient, resilient and creative in teaching approaches.
• Strong behaviour-support skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised lessons tailored to students' individual Education, Health and Care Plan outcomes.
• Differentiate learning activities to meet a wide range of cognitive, communication, sensory and physical needs.
• Support students to develop independence, life skills and preparation for adulthood.
• Monitor and assess student progress against targets and curriculum outcomes.
• Work closely with teaching assistants to ensure effective support and engagement.
• Adapt resources and learning environments to meet students' specific needs.
• Manage behaviour positively and implement individual behaviour support plans.
• Write reports, update records and maintain documentation relating to student achievement and wellbeing.
• Teach employability, vocational and independent living skills where appropriate.
• Support students during transition planning for further education, employment, internships or adult services.
• Conduct safeguarding monitoring and reporting any concerns in line with school policies.

Skills

Qualified teacher

SEND experience

SEMH understanding

Patience

Teamwork

Education

PGCE/QTS/QTLS

Job description

Vision for Educationare seeking compassionate and skilled SEND Teachers to work within SEND Schools in Birmingham.

The school is a supportive and inclusive SEND setting based in Birmingham. The school is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environment that promotes student wellbeing and achievement.

About the role

• Delivering personalised lessons tailored to students individual Education, Health and Care Plan outcomes.
• Differentiating learning activities to meet a wide range of cognitive, communication, sensory and physical needs.
• Supporting students to develop independence, life skills and preparation for adulthood.
• Monitoring and assessing student progress against individual targets and curriculum outcomes.
• Working closely with teaching assistants to ensure effective support and engagement during lessons.
• Adapting resources and learning environments to meet student's specific needs.
• Managing behaviour positively and implementing individual behaviour support plans.
• Writing reports, updating records and maintaining accurate documentation relating to student achievement and wellbeing.
• Teaching employability, vocational and independent living skills (where appropriate).
• Supporting students during transition planning for further education, employment, supported internships or adult services.
• Conducting safeguarding monitoring and reporting any concerns in line with school policies.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher (PGCE/QTS/QTLS essential).
• Has experience working with pupils with SEND, particularly those working below age-related expectations.
• Understands SEMH, cognition and learning needs, communication difficulties, or other complex learning profiles.
• Is patient, resilient, and creative in their approach to teaching.
• Has strong behaviour-support skills.
• Can work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

To be considered for the role, you will:

• Have a suitable qualification, (QTS/QTLS essential).

• Have experience of working with children with special education needs and disabilities.
• Be confident in your abilities and skills to promote happy and confident learners.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

Vision for Education are committed to safeguarding children,young peopleand vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leadingeducation recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offers

As a valued employee of Vision for Education you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using thePay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get thepay andworkingconditionsyou are entitled to.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide on