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

If you are interested in this SEND Teacher opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other SEND Teacher or Complex Needs vacancies or refer a colleague and ask about our excellent referral scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.