Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 3:30pm
Pay: £140.13 - £232.23
Start Date: November 3rd, 2025
Contract Type: Full-time
Smart Education is working in partnership with a highly respected special school in the borough of Dudley, West Midlands. The school has an excellent reputation locally and beyond for its inclusive and nurturing approach to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The school caters for pupils aged 4 to 16 years old with a wide range of needs, including:
VI (Visual Impairment)
SLCN (Speech, Language and Communication Needs)
ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
PD (Physical Disabilities)
MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)
SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)
Staff work collaboratively to ensure every pupil receives a high-quality, individualised education that supports their academic, social, and emotional development.
About the Role
We are seeking a Qualified SEN Teacher / SEND Teacher (QTS required) to join this caring and well-resourced school. The successful candidate will plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons that meet the unique learning and communication needs of each pupil.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver engaging, accessible lessons tailored to individual EHCP targets
Create a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment
Collaborate effectively with Teaching Assistants, Therapists, and the SENCO
Assess progress and adjust teaching methods to meet pupil needs
Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and external professionals
Promote positive behaviour, independence, and confidence in every learner
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
Experience working with pupils with SEN / SEND, ideally across a range of needs (VI, ASD, SLCN, PD, MLD, SLD)
Excellent differentiation and classroom management skills
Empathetic, patient, and proactive approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children
Salary description
£140.00 - £232.00 per day