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SEN Specialist Teacher
location
Birmingham
contract type
Full-time
contract terms
Long-term
salary
£130 to £170 per day
REF
08mph9fq
Apply by
01 January 2026
Job start
05 Jan 2026
Job end
Ongoing
ABC Teachers is looking for a skilled SEN Specialist Teacher to join an SEN School in Birmingham on a full-time basis.
About the role
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum, carefully tailored to support the diverse Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs of each student.
- Work collaboratively with a dedicated team of staff to ensure a consistent, holistic approach to student support and learning.
- Foster strong, trusting relationships with pupils by understanding their individual SEMH profiles and adapting teaching to suit their strengths, challenges, and interests.
- Track student progress using a combination of baseline data and school-based assessments, aiming to reduce the impact of emotional and medical barriers on their academic journey.
- This is a full-time position available for an immediate start, with the potential to become a longer-term role for the right candidate.
About the school
- A specialist setting for students in Years 7–9 who are currently unable to access mainstream education due to SEMH needs.
- Offers a personalised and differentiated curriculum, delivered by passionate subject specialists who understand the importance of flexibility and care in teaching.
- Deeply committed to a student-first philosophy, where young people are empowered to be part of their own journey — fostering resilience, inclusion, and high personal aspirations.
- Values staff wellbeing and growth, offering ongoing professional development, regular support, and a collaborative team culture that celebrates shared successes.
- Proud to be part of an innovative, nurturing, and forward-thinking school community, dedicated to helping students overcome barriers and reach their full potential.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of SEN Specialist Teacher you will:
- Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.
- Suitable qualifications – must hold a QTS or PGCE.
- Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students
- Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Must hold a QTS or PGCE.
- Have at least two years of experience supporting people with special educational needs.
ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What ABC Teachers offer
As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Olivia Tarry on 01543 410 500 or email [email protected].
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