SEN Teacher
Birmingham
MPS/UPS (Paid to Scale)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Long Term Futures is recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teacher to join a well-established Special Educational Needs School in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to teach pupils with a range of Learning Disabilities, Complex Needs, and additional educational needs within a highly supportive and collaborative environment.

Each class benefits from a dedicated team of Learning Support Assistants, allowing teachers to deliver personalised learning whilst ensuring every pupil receives the individual support they need to thrive. This is a long-term opportunity for a passionate teacher looking to make a meaningful difference in specialist education.

About the Role

Working alongside Learning Support Assistants, the SENCo, therapists, and senior leaders, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of learners with complex needs
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where pupils can flourish
• Working collaboratively with your team of Learning Support Assistants to deliver high-quality learning experiences
• Developing and implementing learning activities in line with EHCP outcomes
• Assessing, monitoring, and recording pupil progress to inform future planning
• Supporting pupils’ communication, independence, and personal development alongside academic achievement
• Managing behaviour positively through consistency, structure, and relationship-based approaches
• Working closely with parents, carers, therapists, and external professionals to provide holistic support for each learner

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND, Learning Disabilities, or Complex Needs is desirable
• Strong understanding of differentiated teaching strategies and inclusive practice
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs to achieve their full potential
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable in a specialist education environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Committed to safeguarding and delivering outstanding educational outcomes

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term teaching opportunity within a highly supportive specialist school
• Competitive pay in line with the Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale
• Weekly pay through our streamlined digital payroll system
• Free CPD opportunities, including SEND, Autism, Behaviour Management, Positive Handling, and Teaching & Learning strategies
• Ongoing support and career guidance from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position within the school
 

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Next Steps

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Successful applicants will be contacted by Elliott at Long Term Futures to discuss the role further and arrange a trial day.

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