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Specialist SEN Teacher – Primary PhaseLocation: B20, Birmingham
Salary: £150 - £220 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: Long-term with potential for a permanent position

Specialist SEN Teacher Opportunity – September StartWe are seeking an exceptional and dedicated Specialist SEN Teacher to join a highly supportive and inclusive educational setting in the B20 area of Birmingham from September 2026.

This rewarding opportunity is ideal for a qualified teacher with a strong background in Special Educational Needs (SEN) who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional learning needs to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
Working within a nurturing and well-resourced environment, you will be responsible for delivering personalised learning experiences to a small class of pupils with a range of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH needs, and moderate learning difficulties.
Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Develop and implement personalised learning programmes aligned with EHCP targets and individual outcomes.
• Create a positive, structured and nurturing classroom environment that promotes confidence, independence and achievement.
• Utilise a range of evidence-based SEN teaching strategies, including multi-sensory and communication-focused approaches.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress accurately, adapting provision where necessary.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants to maximise pupil engagement and learning outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals to ensure consistency of support.
• Participate in annual reviews, multi-agency meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Support pupils' emotional regulation, wellbeing and personal development.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to a culture of inclusion and respect.

About the School

• Specialist provision supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs.
• Small class sizes allowing for personalised teaching and meaningful pupil relationships.
• Experienced leadership team with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
• Excellent SEN resources, sensory spaces and therapeutic support services.
• Dedicated pastoral and safeguarding teams.
• Accessible location within the B20 area with good public transport links.
• A welcoming and collaborative staff team focused on achieving the best outcomes for every child.

The Ideal Candidate Will HaveEssential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proven experience teaching pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Strong understanding of EHCPs, SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet diverse learning needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
• Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working within specialist schools, resource bases or alternative provision settings.
• Additional SEN qualifications or specialist training.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, communication needs or complex learning difficulties.
• Knowledge of sensory integration approaches, PECS, Makaton or similar communication systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates based on experience and qualifications.
• Ongoing professional development and SEN-specific training opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position.
• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teacher looking for a fulfilling role starting in September, we would love to hear from you.

Join a school where your expertise, dedication and passion for inclusive education will help transform outcomes for pupils with additional needs and empower them to succeed both in school and beyond.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to rigorous safer recruitment and compliance procedures, including enhanced DBS checks, references, qualification verification, prohibition checks, barred list checks, and right-to-work documentation. We expect all staff to share this commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.