About the role
Build strong, professional relationships with students to gain a deep understanding of their complex needs and how best to support them in a school setting.
Confidently support young people in Years 7-9 with a wide range of Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, adapting your approach to suit each individual.
Assist with the preparation of the learning environment and help deliver engaging, well-planned lessons alongside the class teacher.
Provide targeted support in both 1:1 sessions and small group settings, depending on the needs of each learner.
Motivate students to participate actively in their education, promoting confidence, independence, and progress.
This is a full-time role with an immediate start, offering the potential for a longer-term position for the right candidate.
About the school
A specialist provision for students in Years 7-9 who are currently unable to access mainstream education due to SEMH-related challenges.
Smaller class sizes allow for a highly individualised approach to learning, tailored to each pupil's strengths, interests, and areas of need.
Delivers a broad and balanced curriculum, with all subjects taught by experienced specialists who are passionate about inclusive education.
Proud of a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, training, and development, ensuring every team member feels supported and empowered to make a lasting impact.
Conveniently located in Birmingham, with easy access from Coventry, Worcester, and surrounding areas — making it an ideal location for educators across the region.
About you
* 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 such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
* Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students.
* Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
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. We are an employer of choice for high‑quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff, with branches across the country.
What ABC Teachers offer
* 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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
* Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
* Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
How to apply
If you are a SEN Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.
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