Teacher, Teacher Assistant​/ Paraprofessional

Overview

Teacher – Special Schools

Are you a qualified teacher looking to switch into teaching in special schools? Are you looking for a rewarding role where every day is different, and you can see the positive impact that you are making?

The Education Network is recruiting for both primary and secondary trained teachers to teach at special schools across Birmingham. The schools that we support are currently recruiting teachers for short term cover and long-term opportunities. These schools are looking for teachers who are passionate about teaching children with additional learning needs, are patient, empathetic and resilient, and can tailor their teaching style to meet the varied needs of pupils.

If you are looking to make the switch into SEND teaching, or an experienced SEND Teacher already, get in touch to find out more about our SEND Teaching opportunities.

• Planning and delivering creative, individualised lessons to meet pupils’ learning and developmental needs.
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and specialist staff to support progress.
• Creating a safe and structured classroom that promotes confidence, communication, and independence.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, families, and external professionals.
• Supporting the social, emotional, and personal development of pupils alongside academic learning.

• QTS is essential and experience teaching children with special educational needs is desirable.
• Knowledge of strategies for supporting pupils with a range of needs.
• A creative and flexible approach to planning and teaching.
• Patience, resilience, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children with SEND.

If you are a teacher looking for an opportunity to inspire and support pupils with complex learning needs in a caring and supportive school, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information.

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have an 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 a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard-working Consultants who will endeavour 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 safeguarding 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.