Merstone School · Birmingham, West Midlands
SEN
Teacher (Autism Specialist) Required September 2026
Salary MPS
3 - UPS 3 + 1 SEN Point (£37,101 – £51,048 + SEN Point £2,787)
Full time
(Permanent) Post
Not
applicable to ECTs
Fantastic
Career Opportunity for SEN/ ASD Specialist Teacher
Are
you looking for an exciting challenge teaching children and young people with a
range of special educational needs where every day is different but
rewarding? Are you willing to go above and beyond to ensure our school is
always outstanding? You will need passion for teaching, to work in our
all through special school for children aged 2-19 years in Solihull.
We
are currently looking for a SEN Teacher to work in our Autism Specific
Department, so expertise and experience of working with children with Autism
would be essential.
Whatever
your background, you should be able to demonstrate that you are hardworking,
committed, passionate about children, and above all, an exceptional teacher who
cares deeply about making a difference to the lives of children.
We
are keen to find the right person for this post and can offer a good
package of support which includes a very comprehensive induction package to
include; Signing, Manual Handling, Team Teach, MAKATON, Medication Administration
and Safeguarding as well as all elements of Teaching and Learning. There
are also opportunities within the school as it grows to take on further roles
and training.
As
part of SMBC we offer employee benefits to include Cycle to Work, Employee Assistance
Programme (Health Assured), BHN Extras Platform, discount scheme and bYond
Card, etc
The
teacher role will be ideal for someone who has a positive and caring approach
when working with children who have special educational needs (SEN). You
will be required to work closely with our whole school team and support
children and students, encouraging them to engage with various learning
activities to help them to achieve success and to learn.
To
be considered for this role, you will need to:
Hold QTS. Experience of teaching students with autism and a desire to take
additional SEND training, if necessary, i.e. SCERTS/ TEACCH, etc. Have experience of using a
range of SEND pedagogies. The ability to deploy
teaching assistants effectively and to liaise with mainstream teachers. The ability to deliver a
range of activities to students on a one to one or small group basis. Have a willingness to share
ideas and good practice. Show a passion for raising
the achievement of all children. Have high expectations of
pupil achievement and behaviour. Be effective communicators
with staff, parents and children. Provide and maintain a stimulating
classroom environment that promotes children’s learning. Have a positive and caring
attitude with a flexible approach as every day is different here. Have excellent behaviour
management skills