SEN Teacher
Merstone School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0UE13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 8.45am - 3.45pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS 3 - UPS 3
Additional allowances
SEN 1
What skills and experience we're looking for
SEN Teacher (Autism Specialist) Required as soon as possible
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 with the ability to work as a part of a team.
- Be punctual and reliable.
- Have a calm and resilient approach.
- Have the ability to work within a team – we are highly motivated, lively and fun!
To find out more, and to download an application pack, please visit our website www.merstone.solihull.sch.uk or alternatively contact the school to request one.
We would very much welcome your visit if you are interested in this opportunity; to arrange, please contact Kim Archer-Clarke on Tel: 0121 717 1040 or via email to office@merstone.solihull.sch.uk
Please note that CVs and late applications will not be considered. Your application should CLEARLY state the post that you are applying for, and in your supporting statement you should detail WHY you want to work at our school, the teaching skills and experience that you have related to children with ASD and also what you can bring to the role.
Closing date: 9.00am. Wednesday 18th March 2026
Interviews: Monday 23rd March 2026
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions in this school will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks. We undertake an online search of shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves.
What the school offers its staff
Fantastic Career Opportunity for SEN/ ASD Specialist Teacher
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
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Merstone School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment practices including satisfactory references and the successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check. We undertake an online search of shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Merstone School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 171 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Merstone School website
- Email address
- office@merstone.solihull.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0121 717 1040
Merstone is a vibrant, inclusive special school for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties, aged from 2-19 years. Ofsted judged the school to be Outstanding (2011, 2014, 2017 and 2023). We are federated with Forest Oak School, for pupils with MLD, with whom we share a campus. We have a well-resourced building.
Arranging a visit to Merstone School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@merstone.solihull.sch.uk.
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