Job Description

Experienced Special Needs Teacher's required!

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Full-time, Long-term/ Permanent

Salary: Competitive - based on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and passionate Special Needs Teachers to join a brand-new SEN provision in Sandwell, opening in January 2026.

This is a unique chance to be part of the founding team in a growing specialist setting dedicated to transforming the lives of young people with additional needs.

About the Setting:

The school will initially cater for students aged 11-16, with plans to expand to a full 11-25 provision, offering high-quality education and support through to post-16. The first cohort will include around 20 pupils with a range of mixed and undiagnosed needs.

The Role:

As a Special Needs Teacher, you will:

Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the needs and abilities of each learner.

Support pupils with a range of social, emotional, communication, and cognitive needs.

Contribute to the design and development of a new, nurturing learning environment.

Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure holistic and consistent support for every pupil.

Help build a culture of respect, inclusion, and high expectations.

About You:

We are looking for someone who is:

An experienced SEN Teacher with a proven track record of working in a special school (essential).

Skilled at supporting young people with complex or undiagnosed needs.

Creative, resilient, and passionate about inclusive education.

Excited by the opportunity to be part of a new and developing school community.

Qualified with QTS/QTLS (or equivalent).

To be considered for this role or to gain further information please get in touch with Zeena on 0121 643 3505 or email zeena.tahmas@twrecruitment.com

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