SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher

Location: North Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16
Salary: Pay to Scale
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term, Temp-to-Perm

Long Term Futures are seeking an experienced and dedicated SEN Teacher to join a well-established SEN Hub within a welcoming mainstream primary school in North Edgbaston, Birmingham.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity teaching primary-aged pupils with complex special educational needs, including Autism (ASD), significant learning difficulties, communication needs and sensory processing difficulties.

The successful candidate will be confident delivering a highly individualised curriculum, adapting teaching to pupils' developmental levels and leading a team of Teaching Assistants to provide consistent, structured support.

The school's SEN Hub follows pre-formal and semi-formal learning pathways, incorporating the EQUALS curriculum to support communication, independence, emotional wellbeing and personal development.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, individualised lessons within the SEN Hub
Teach pupils with complex learning, communication and sensory needs
Deliver learning through pre-formal and semi-formal curriculum pathways
Adapt the EQUALS curriculum, EYFS and National Curriculum to meet individual needs
Lead and coordinate Teaching Assistants providing 1:1 and small-group support
Develop personalised learning plans linked to EHCP outcomes
Support communication, language development and social interaction
Use sensory-based, practical and multisensory teaching approaches
Develop pupils' independence, physical development and essential life skills
Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour through consistent routines
Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate assessment records
Work closely with the SENCO, families and external professionals
Create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environmentWhat the School is Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
Previous experience teaching pupils with SEN within a primary or specialist setting
Experience supporting ASD, complex learning needs and communication difficulties
Confidence planning and delivering a highly differentiated curriculum
Understanding of pre-formal and semi-formal learning pathways
Knowledge of the EQUALS curriculum would be highly desirable
Good understanding of EHCPs, SEN assessment and personalised learning targets
Experience leading Teaching Assistants and coordinating classroom support
Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, TEACCH or sensory-based teaching approaches would be beneficial
Strong classroom management and positive behaviour support skills
A patient, organised and adaptable approach
Available to start ASAPAbout the School

Welcoming mainstream primary school in North Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16
Established SEN Hub offering specialist teaching and individualised support
Two distinct learning groups following pre-formal and semi-formal pathways
Uses the EQUALS curriculum alongside EYFS and the National Curriculum
Strong emphasis on communication, independence, physical development, literacy, maths and emotional wellbeing
Personalised learning opportunities incorporating sensory experiences and practical activities
Enrichment opportunities including music, dance, outdoor learning and educational visits
Dedicated teaching and SEN staff committed to supporting individual pupil progress
Strong partnerships between staff, families and external professionals
Part of an established Multi-Academy Trust
Inclusive and nurturing school community with high expectations for every pupil

Please submit your application via the application page.
All applicants must have an enhanced DBS and two references to be considered.
Successful candidates will be contacted over the next few days.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references