SEN Teacher in Tamworth, Staffordshire
Posted by First for Education
£160 – £210 a day
Tamworth · Contract
First for Education seeking compassionate and proactive Special Needs Teacher to join a specialist SEN school in Tamworth, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. Ages range from 7 – 19.
The school are increasing in size with the development of the main building on site resulting in the school nearly quadrupling in size.
This is a full-time, long-term position, working with pupils who require additional support with learning, communication and personal development. Most pupils come from traumatic backgrounds and have often been out of education for a significant period of time. Meaning empathy, understanding and a willingness to take the small wins is paramount.
The school caters for pupils with a variety of needs and provides a highly supportive environment with access to specialist training. The school are looking for staff who are passionate about supporting children and young people from some of the most challenging backgrounds and experiences, and the person is more important than the ‘qualifications’.
SEN Teacher benefits:
- Competitive daily rate (£160 – £200 per day, dependent on experience)
• PAYE paid weekly
• Long-term stability
• Access to specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £150 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)
SEN Teacher role requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND
• Strong understanding of differentiation and inclusive teaching strategies
• Experience supporting needs such as ASD, SEMH, MLD or complex needs
• Ability to plan and deliver personalised learning
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply
The successful SEN Teacher will:
- Plan and deliver differentiated lessons to meet individual needs
• Support pupils with a range of additional learning and behavioural needs
• Monitor, assess and track pupil progress
• Work closely with the SENCO and wider support team
• Create a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development
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Safeguarding & Compliance
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.
Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023). All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.
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As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
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