SEND Teacher – Specialist School (Birmingham)

About the role

We are seeking a passionate SEND Teacher to join a specialist school in Birmingham. You will lead a class of pupils with a range of additional needs, delivering highly personalised learning that aligns with each child’s EHCP outcomes and development goals.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess engaging, personalised lessons for pupils with SEND.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of autism, severe learning difficulties, complex needs and communication challenges.
• Set individual learning targets linked to EHCP outcomes and monitor progress.
• Support development of literacy, numeracy, emotional regulation and independence.
• Lead and coordinate Teaching Assistants within the classroom.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and external professionals.
• Prepare and lead annual review and EHCP meetings.
• Promote positive behaviour, safeguarding and contribute to the wider school community.

Required profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND, autism, SLD or complex needs.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship‑building abilities.
• Commitment to inclusive education and pupil progress.
• Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills.

Required skills

• Behaviour management techniques.
• Relationship‑building with pupils and families.
• Adaptation of curriculum for diverse SEND requirements.

What we offer

• Supportive specialist setting with strong leadership.
• Smaller class sizes for meaningful impact.
• Ongoing CPD and SEND specialist training.
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
• Excellent facilities and resources.