SEND Teacher - Special Needs / Complex Needs (September 2026 Start)

SEND Teacher - Special Needs / Complex Needs (September 2026 Start)

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity to support children with additional needs? Do you want to work in a specialist setting where personalised learning, teamwork and high levels of support help every pupil succeed? This specialist school in Birmingham is looking to appoint a committed SEND Teacher to join their team for a September 2026 start.

As a SEND Teacher, you will teach small classes of pupils with a range of special educational needs, including complex learning needs, Autism, communication impairments and physical disabilities. You will deliver a highly personalised curriculum that supports academic progress, communication, independence and life skills development. The school offers a nurturing and structured environment where pupils are encouraged to thrive at their own pace.

You will work closely with experienced Teaching Assistants, therapists and senior leaders to create engaging learning experiences tailored to individual needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who wants to make a genuine difference in a rewarding specialist setting.

This role would suit a qualified teacher with QTS and a genuine interest in SEND. Previous experience teaching in a SEND or complex needs school is desirable but not essential.

Job Role

• Teaching small classes of pupils with special needs and complex needs
• Planning and delivering highly differentiated lessons
• Supporting pupils' communication, independence and personal development
• Creating a calm, structured and inclusive classroom environment
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants and specialist staff
• Using sensory, practical and creative approaches to engage learners
• Assessing, monitoring and recording pupil progress
• Contributing to EHCP targets and personalised learning plans

In Return You Will

• Secure a September 2026 role in a supportive specialist school
• Teach small classes with excellent staff-to-pupil ratio
• Work alongside experienced Teaching Assistants and therapists
• Receive ongoing support from outstanding leadership and colleagues
• Be paid to scale in line with experience up to MPS6
• Develop your SEND teaching expertise
• Work in a highly rewarding role where you can make a real difference

Appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference checks, as well as other safeguarding measures. The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.