West Midlands

SEND Support jobs in Birmingham.

Demand for SEND expertise has grown faster than any other area of education staffing, across special schools, resourced provision and alternative provision. Actionus places SEND teachers, learning support assistants and behaviour specialists into supply, long-term and permanent roles.

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Hiring in Birmingham

What the Birmingham market looks like.

Birmingham serves the largest population outside London and hosts major tertiary and specialist services, including dedicated women's, children's and mental health trusts. Good motorway and rail links mean Black Country and Coventry assignments are routinely covered by candidates based in the city.

Major employers in West Midlands

  • University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
  • Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
  • Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Also covering

Solihull · Wolverhampton · Walsall · Dudley · West Bromwich · Coventry

Typical settings

  • Special schools
  • Resourced provision and units
  • Alternative provision
  • Mainstream inclusion teams

Common specialities

  • Autism
  • SEMH
  • PMLD and SLD
  • Behaviour support
  • EHCP delivery
  • Speech and communication support

Questions

SEND Support work in Birmingham, answered.

What send support jobs are available in Birmingham?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent send support roles across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area, including special schools, resourced provision and units, alternative provision. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire SEND practitioners in Birmingham?
Actionus works with education employers across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring SEND practitioners.
What registration do I need to work as a send support professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Birmingham?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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