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SEN Teacher (QTS) – South Birmingham SEN Specialist Teacher – Full Time
Location: South Birmingham
Pay: £140 – £200 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: Summer Term with opportunities to continue long term from September
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Sector: Primary and Secondary SEN

Smile Education is proud to be supporting welcoming SEN schools and alternative provision settings across South Birmingham that are seeking passionate and committed SEN Teachers to join their teams.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a qualified teacher who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve both academically and personally. Opportunities are available across both primary and secondary SEN settings, supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication needs and additional learning difficulties.

The successful candidate will play a key role in creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences while building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

The Role

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Plan and implement personalised learning programmes in line with EHCPs and individual learning targets.
• Create a safe, nurturing and structured classroom environment that supports positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress and development.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning styles and abilities.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, SENCOs, therapists and external professionals.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and wider school staff.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and academic development.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing at all times.

About the Schools

• Supportive SEN schools and alternative provision settings.
• Opportunities available across primary and secondary age groups.
• Strong leadership teams and experienced SEN support staff.
• Well-resourced classrooms and specialist facilities.
• Excellent transport links across South Birmingham.
• Long-term opportunities available from September for successful candidates.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Essential.
• Minimum 6 months’ experience supporting pupils with SEN and Autism.
• Experience teaching within SEN or alternative provision settings preferred.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Committed to full-time work and consistent support for pupils.
• Ability to provide two references covering the past two years.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through Smile Education.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate SEN Teacher looking to make a genuine difference within supportive SEN settings across South Birmingham.

Apply now to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS and qualification checks. Successful applicants must be able to provide a minimum of two references covering the last two years, with at least one reference commenting on their interaction and work with children.

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