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SEN Teacher

Merstone School · Birmingham, West Midlands

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About the role

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

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