SEND Teacher

SEND Cover Teacher – Special School, Solihull

Are you a qualified teacher looking for regular teaching opportunities within specialist education? A special school in Solihull is looking for a flexible and committed SEND Teacher to provide regular cover across the school, teaching either primary or secondary-aged pupils with special educational needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys working with pupils with additional needs and wants to make a positive difference to their learning, development and wellbeing. With regular cover available, this role could suit someone looking for flexibility while gaining valuable experience within a specialist school environment.

You may be teaching pupils with a range of special educational needs, supporting their academic progress, communication, independence and personal development. The successful SEND Teacher will be adaptable, patient and confident creating a positive learning environment where pupils feel supported and encouraged to achieve. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. Previous experience teaching within a SEND school or working with pupils with additional needs would be desirable however, is not essential. Teachers from mainstream backgrounds who are interested in developing their experience within specialist education are encouraged to apply.

Job Role:

• Provide regular teaching cover across a specialist SEND school.
• Be on call to provide cover when required.
• Teach primary or secondary-aged pupils with special educational needs.
• Deliver engaging lessons adapted to pupils' individual abilities and learning needs.
• Create a positive, structured and supportive classroom environment.
• Support pupils' academic progress, communication and personal development.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of additional learning needs.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and other school staff.
• Maintain positive relationships with pupils and encourage engagement in learning.
• Follow school policies, safeguarding procedures and individual pupil support plans.

In return you will:

• Access regular teaching opportunities within a specialist SEND school.
• Have the flexibility of regular supply cover.
• Gain valuable experience teaching pupils with additional needs.
• Work alongside experienced SEND professionals and support staff.
• Make a genuine difference to pupils' learning and development.
• Receive ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.

If you are a QTS-qualified teacher looking for regular SEND teaching opportunities in Solihull and Birmingham, please ‘Apply Now’ or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other teaching and SEND opportunities across Birmingham and the West Midlands — or refer a teacher 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.