SEN Teacher

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher to start immediately. This SEN Teacher position involves working with children and young people who have a wide range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), speech, language and communication difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, moderate learning difficulties (MLD), and associated behavioural challenges.

The successful SEN Teacher will play a key role in creating a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment where pupils are supported to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Many pupils may have experienced disrupted education, require high levels of emotional support, and benefit from personalised approaches that promote engagement, self-regulation, confidence, and independence.

The Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs of pupils with SEND.
• Develop and implement personalised learning programmes and EHCP outcomes.
• Support pupils with autism, SEMH needs, communication difficulties, and learning challenges.
• Use positive behaviour support strategies and trauma-informed approaches to help pupils engage successfully in learning.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet a range of learning styles and sensory needs.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral teams, therapists, external agencies, and families.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, independence, and positive social interactions.
• Create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that encourages pupils to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

This SEN Teacher role is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs and is committed to supporting every pupil to achieve their individual goals.

What You’ll Need

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND, particularly autism, SEMH needs, communication difficulties, or moderate learning difficulties.
• Strong understanding of differentiated teaching, behaviour support strategies, and personalised learning approaches.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour management.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach.
• A commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive and succeed as an SEN Teacher.

Why Apply?

• Immediate start available.
• Opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and young people who require specialist educational support.
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary staff team.
• Access to excellent training and professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding SEN Teacher position within a specialist educational environment committed to inclusion and pupil success.
• The chance to help pupils develop confidence, independence, emotional resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

If you are an enthusiastic SEN Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Sandwell, we’d love to hear from you.