Severe Learning Disability (SLD) Teacher - Solihull
Employer: Aspire People
Start Date: 16.02.2026
Contract: Full‑time, Monday to Friday (5 days per week)
Location: Solihull
Sector: SEND / Severe Learning Difficulties
About the Role:
Aspire People is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Severe Learning Disability (SLD) Teacher to join a specialist SEND provision in Solihull. This full‑time role is ideal for a teacher with a strong understanding of complex needs who can deliver highly differentiated, nurturing, and engaging learning experiences.
You'll be supporting pupils with severe learning disabilities, often alongside additional needs such as communication difficulties, sensory needs, physical disabilities, or autism. The role requires patience, creativity, and a commitment to helping every learner achieve meaningful progress.
Key Responsibilities
Teach and support pupils with severe learning disabilities in a structured, supportive environment.
Plan and deliver personalised, differentiated lessons aligned with EHCP targets.
Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and wider SEND teams.
Use communication systems such as PECS, Makaton, or sensory‑based approaches (experience desirable).
Create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
Build strong relationships with pupils, families, and multi‑agency professionals.
Track progress and contribute to reviews and assessments.
Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Experience teaching pupils with SLD, PMLD, complex needs, or within a special school setting.
Strong understanding of sensory learning, communication strategies, and adaptive teaching.
A calm, patient, and nurturing approach.
Ability to work full‑time, Monday to Friday.
Salary
Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience.
Why Work with Aspire People?
Dedicated SEND consultant
Long‑term stability with potential for permanent placement
Access to CPD and specialist training
Supportive, friendly team
How to Apply
If you're passionate about supporting pupils with severe learning disabilities and want to make a real difference in Solihull, apply today through Aspire People.
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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks