TEACHER - SEN SEMH

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

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a dedicated SEN Class Teacher for a supportive school in Birmingham, focusing on children's social and emotional health. This role offers flexibility, competitive salary, and ongoing professional development opportunities to truly make an impact on young lives facing SEMH challenges. Join a nurturing environment that values staff and encourages personal growth.

Benefits

Pay to UPS + SEN Allowance

Bespoke CPD in trauma-informed practice

In-house wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• QTS Qualified Teacher status is essential.
• Must possess skills in trauma-informed practice and behavior strategies.
• Commitment to support children with SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach small classes across KS2 & KS3.
• Plan lessons that cater to individual learning needs.
• Collaboration with SLT to enhance the learning environment.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

QTS Teacher

Job description

Teacher SEN SEMH (Main Scale / UPS + SEN 1 Allowance)
Full Time | Start Date: September 2025

When you think SEN School you may think SEN or SEMH provision for pupils aged 4–16. But what do you actually know about the school? Let me tell you - I love working with this school, primarily because they prioritise outcomes for the children they support and provide a welcoming and nurturing environment for their staff. By doing this the staff are able to achieve more for the children they support because the overall approach is more holistic. Sounds good, doesn't it?

We are supporting this school by recruiting an SEN Class Teacher for a September start, the school are happy to be flexible for the right person and offer this role on a permanent or supply basis. This setting works to primary-style model across KS2 and KS3, supporting children with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Importantly they offer educational support and care within and beyond the school gates, not to mention a smile for every child.

The role: -

• Working as part of a great team teaching small classes across KS2 & KS3.
• Planning lessons that differentiate for individual needs and learning capability.
• Prioritising wellbeing, social and emotional health in the classroom.
• Collaborating with the SLT to create a holistic learning environment where every child matters.
• Enabling progress, recognising, and rewarding progress even if it is just with a smile. It matters.

The school: -

• The staff at this lovely school are a real team and are there for one another.
• SLT are “hands on” and love what they do, visible, approachable, and ready to assist whenever needed.
• The small size means everyone knows each other well, fostering a strong sense of belonging.
• Importantly this school enables children to make real progress in a nurturing and safe environment where they enjoy interaction with other children.

In return you will enjoy: -

• Pay to UPS + SEN Allowance
• Working as part of a progressive team with real scope for personal development.
• Bespoke CPD in trauma-informed practice, behaviour strategies and SEN.
• In‑house wellbeing initiatives that include therapeutic and pastoral support.
• A culture rooted in inclusion, trust, and shared purpose.

Ideal Candidate: -

• QTS Teacher
• Someone resilient, empathetic, and flexible.
• A teacher who can thrive in a team, able to both give and seek support.
• Committed to making a profound impact on children with SEMH needs.

This is demanding but extremely rewarding work. If you want to be part of a supportive school community where staff genuinely have each other’s backs—and make a real difference for children—this could be your next step.


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 endeavor 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.