SEND Teacher

Maypole | ⏳ Full-Time | Monday – Friday

We are currently recruiting a dedicated SEND Teacher to work within a specialist setting in Birmingham - Maypole.

This role carries full teaching responsibility, including planning, preparation, assessment, and progress tracking. The successful candidate will work with a small class of pupils with mixed abilities and diverse SEND needs, delivering tailored and engaging lessons that support both academic progress and personal development.

This position is being facilitated through TeacherActive, a leading education recruitment agency supporting schools across the West Midlands.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare, and deliver differentiated lessons in line with pupils’ individual needs

Take full responsibility for classroom teaching, assessment, and behaviour management

Support pupils with a range of SEND needs, including Autism (ASC) and ADHD

Create a structured, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, and external professionals

Monitor pupil progress and contribute to reviews, reports, and EHCP targets

Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, and school policies at all times

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK

Have experience teaching pupils with SEND, particularly Autism and ADHD

Have experience working with small classes with mixed abilities and complex needs

Have previous experience in an SEND school or a similar SEND-focused role within a primary school

Be adaptable, patient, and confident in delivering personalised learning

Have the right to work in the UK

Be able to provide two references from recent employers

Hold a DBS on the Update Service
or be willing to complete a new DBS check through TeacherActive

Additional Information:

This role is based within a specific school in Walsall

If unsuitable for this placement, candidates should be open to working in other schools across Birmingham through TeacherActive

Ongoing support and alternative opportunities are available for suitable teachers

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment