SEN Teacher

A large, inclusive primary school in South Birmingham is seeking a committed SEN Teacher to join their team from April 2026. The school has a strong reputation for nurturing pupils with additional needs and offers a well‑structured support system for staff working within its specialist provision.

The role involves leading learning for a small group of pupils with a range of needs, including ASD, SEMH, and communication difficulties. The focus is on creating a calm, predictable environment where pupils can build confidence, regulate emotions, and make steady academic progress.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored lessons aligned with EHCP targets and individual learning plans.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may require additional emotional and behavioural support.
• Work closely with the SENCO, teaching assistants, and external professionals to ensure consistent provision.
• Support pupils with routines, emotional regulation, and behaviour strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews, assessments, and multi‑agency meetings.
• Create a safe, structured classroom environment that promotes independence and engagement.

Candidate profile

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience working with SEN pupils, particularly those with ASD or SEMH.
• Strong behaviour management and the ability to remain calm and consistent under pressure.
• A reflective, child‑centred approach with a commitment to inclusive practice.
• Confidence working collaboratively within a supportive team.

What the school and Zest offer

• A welcoming, well‑resourced environment with small class sizes.
• A supportive leadership team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
• Access to ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training.
• A stable, long‑term role for the full academic year.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Mia at miam@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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