Primary SEND Teacher - January 2026

Primary SEND Teacher – South Birmingham – Permanent from January
A warm and nurturing special school in South Birmingham is seeking a Primary SEND Teacher to join the team on a permanent basis from January. This school has outstanding facilities, a collaborative and supportive staff team, and a Headteacher who leads with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to putting children first. Classes benefit from excellent TA support, enabling a highly personalised and child-centred approach.

Pupils have a range of needs including Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties, Down’s Syndrome and communication needs. You will be teaching a small class of primary-aged children, focusing on developing communication, independence, emotional regulation and a love of learning. This role is ideal for a SEND Primary Techer who is passionate about helping children to reach their full potential.  Ideally you will have previous SEN teaching experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for primary-aged pupils with SEND
• Work closely with experienced Teaching Assistants to create a calm and purposeful learning environment
• Use a range of strategies to support communication, emotional development and independence
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and external professionals
• Track progress and adapt learning plans to meet individual needs
• Contribute to a supportive, reflective and child-focused school culture

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching children with SEND (Autism experience highly beneficial)
• A patient, creative and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to ensuring every child has access to a meaningful education

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Primary SEND Teacher who is passionate about helping children thrive in a setting where high standards, teamwork and wellbeing are truly valued.
If you are interested in this Primary SEND Teacher opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Primary SEND Teacher vacancies or refer a Primary SEND 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.