SEN Cover Teacher

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SEN General Cover Teacher Supply SEN Teacher – Day to Day
Location: Birmingham (Various SEN Schools)
Pay: £150 - £210 Per day (Based on experience)
Contract – Flexible day-to-day opportunities Monday– Friday.

Smile Education is working with a number of specialist SEN schools and provisions across Birmingham who are seeking confident and compassionate SEN Teachers for day-to-day supply work.

This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified teachers with SEN experience who are looking for flexible working while making a meaningful difference to pupils with additional needs.

The Role

• Deliver pre-planned lessons tailored to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs including ASD, SEMH and complex needs.
• Create a safe, structured and supportive classroom environment.
• Manage behaviour effectively using positive and consistent strategies.
• Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.
• Work closely with teaching assistants and SEN staff.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and engagement.
• Uphold safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.

About the schools

• Range of SEN schools and alternative provisions across Birmingham
• Small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios
• Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and personalised learning
• Supportive leadership and experienced SEN teams
• Accessible locations with good transport links

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Previous SEN teaching experience (essential)
• Experience supporting needs such as Autism, SEMH or complex needs
• Strong behaviour management and adaptability
• Patient, nurturing and resilient approach
• Able to provide two references covering the past two years
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one

This is an excellent opportunity for teachers who are passionate about SEN and flexible working.
Apply now to be considered for SEN General Cover Teaching roles in Birmingham.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications

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