SEN Teacher

Job Title: Qualified Teacher (QTS) – Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Location: Walsall
Salary: £27000 - 50000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Temporary (with potential for permanency)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Teacher (QTS) to join a successful 7–18 special school for pupils with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). The school caters to pupils with moderate learning difficulties alongside additional needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, and some behavioural challenges.

As part of a supportive team, you will work in small classes with the support of teaching assistants, delivering engaging and tailored lessons that meet the diverse needs of pupils. The school follows the Team Teach behaviour management system, and you will be supported with training to implement this effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, individualised lessons that align with the needs of pupils with EHCPs.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that promotes positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and other staff to ensure pupils receive holistic support.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, using this to inform and adapt teaching strategies.
• Engage with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure a collaborative approach to pupil development.
• Uphold the principles of the Team Teach behaviour management system.

About You

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.
• Have experience working with pupils with special educational needs, particularly those with autism, speech and language difficulties, or behavioural challenges.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills and the ability to engage pupils with diverse needs.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with pupils, colleagues, and families.
• Be resilient, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development.
• [Optional: Knowledge or experience of the Team Teach behaviour management system is desirable.]

What We Offer

• A competitive salary, reflective of your skills and experience.
• Training and support to implement the Team Teach behaviour management system.
• Comprehensive CPD opportunities to enhance your skills in SEN teaching.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment with small class sizes.
• The chance to make a significant difference in the lives of children with additional needs.

Important Information

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
• Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education.’ This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to aimee.lee@teachingpersonnel.com

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.