SEND Teacher
New Ways School
Birmingham
- £33,696 - £44,304 per year
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Apply by:
- 28 May 2026
Job overview
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
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About New Ways School
- New Ways School
- Redhill Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B38 9EL
- United Kingdom
Our vision is to create a vibrant, engaging, and safe learning community. We provide a warm and welcoming environment founded on trust, rapport, and expertise. In practice, this means:
- Young people feel excited to come to school each day and take pride in their achievements.
- Parents and carers can be confident that their young people are safe, happy, and making strong progress.
- Each pupil receives the tailored support and challenges needed to succeed, both at school and beyond.
- Our staff are dedicated to creating positive learning experiences that engage and inspire all pupils.
What sets us apart from other schools
At New Ways School, we believe in offering every pupil a fresh start. This is a chance to turn previous negative experiences of education into positive ones. Our experienced educational staff provide targeted strategies, support, and solutions to address some of the most challenging behaviours and learning needs young people face.
Pupils
New Ways School is dedicated to pupils with Special Educational Needs, including ASD, ADHD, conduct disorders, attachment difficulties, global developmental delay, and moderate learning difficulties (MLDs). We use a therapeutic approach to help young people understand themselves, connect with others who have similar needs, and navigate the wider community. We also work closely with external agencies, including CAMHS, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, social workers, and Barnardo's, to further support our pupils’ well-being.
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