SEND Teacher

SEND Teacher – Birmingham B38 9EL

Salary: £33,696 - £44,304 | Full Time (40 hours/week)

Good Ofsted Rating

Purpose of the Role

To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours.

About New Ways School

New Ways School provides tailored support for pupils with Autism, ADHD and other learning difficulties and disabilities, focusing on fostering their academic, social and emotional development.

Areas of focus include sensory integration strategies, social skills training and executive functioning support to help pupils manage time, focus and self-regulation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, evidence-informed lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils, including those with SEND and trauma histories.

• Use assessment data to monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.

• Promote pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development through trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches.

• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, consistent with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct.

• Collaborate with teaching assistants and specialist staff to provide effective support

Requirements

• Proven experience teaching pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour

• Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment, and behaviour management in special education settings

• Ability to plan, deliver, and assess effective teaching and learning.

• Commitment to professional conduct, safeguarding, and the Staff Code of Conduct.

• Resilience, empathy, adaptability, and passion for supporting vulnerable pupils

• QTS/QTLS qualification

Benefits of Joining Keys Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme

• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Access to a blue light discount card

• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues

• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts

• Life assurance
  

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant
Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

The Teacher is accountable to the Headteacher and Proprietor Body for the quality of teaching, pupil progress, safeguarding, and adherence to the Staff Code of Conduct. Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference verification