SEND Classroom Teacher

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teacher to join a supportive and well‑resourced school in Bristol. This role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and committed to supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Both full‑time and part‑time opportunities may be available.

Salary: £190‑220 per day. Start Date: Friday 23rd January 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored lessons to meet the individual needs of pupils with SEND.
• Deliver creative and differentiated classes to small groups of students with high needs.
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including learning, communication, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to implement EHCP targets.
• Create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment that promotes progress and wellbeing.
• Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, adapting teaching strategies as needed.
• Maintain clear communication with parents and carers where appropriate.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and school policies are followed at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience teaching pupils with SEND (mainstream or specialist settings).
• A patient, adaptable, and nurturing approach to teaching.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Right to work in the UK – no sponsorship or skilled worker visa will be offered.
• Ability to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.
• If you do not have a Non‑Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will assist with processing a new one at a cost of £62.70, which will be refunded after 20 days of work.

Benefits

• Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days).
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme.
• Specialist support/mentoring while you are working.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under‑represented at this level.

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