SEND English Teacher
Location: Bristol
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: M1-M6 plus SEND Allowance
Are you a qualified English Teacher with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Do you have the resilience, adaptability and commitment to make a lasting impact in a specialist educational setting?
Are you looking for a permanent SEND English Teacher role where you can inspire, engage and support students to achieve their full potential?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEMH school in Bristol that provides a nurturing and supportive environment for young people who require additional emotional and behavioural support. The school promotes positive relationships, individual achievement and personal development, ensuring every student is encouraged to succeed both academically and socially.
The school is looking to appoint a SEND English Teacher on a permanent, full-time basis from September 2026. The successful SEND English Teacher will deliver engaging English lessons, support students with SEMH needs, maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, and work collaboratively with the wider school team to promote positive outcomes for all learners.
The successful SEND English Teacher will have:
• QTS, ECT or NQT status
• Experience teaching English across Key Stages 3 and 4
• A strong understanding of SEMH and associated barriers to learning
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour support strategies
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach to teaching
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• Competitive salary on the M1-M6 pay scale plus SEND Allowance
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for career progression within the school
• Access to specialist resources and support staff
If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 0117 223 2200
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
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