SEND Teacher

Job Title: SEND Teacher

Location: Bristol

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £145 - £230 per day

Are you a passionate SEND Teacher looking to inspire and support children and young people with additional learning needs?

Do you have experience teaching pupils with Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) in a specialist educational setting?

Would you like to join an Outstanding specialist school that values inclusion, professional development and high-quality teaching?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an OFSTED Outstanding Special School in Bristol to recruit a dedicated SEND Teacher. Supporting pupils aged 3-19 with a wide range of additional needs, the school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, exceptional learning environment and commitment to helping every pupil achieve their full potential. As part of its continued growth, the school is expanding its provision with the opening of Briarwood South, creating an exciting opportunity to join an experienced and supportive team.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time SEND Teacher on a long-term basis from September 2026. The successful SEND Teacher will work with pupils with Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and behaviours that challenge, delivering engaging, personalised lessons that develop communication, independence and life skills while maintaining high expectations and promoting positive outcomes for every learner.

The successful SEND Teacher will have:

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• A good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice
• Experience working with children and young people with SEND, particularly Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• The ability to plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons that meet individual learning needs
• Strong classroom management skills and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• A positive, resilient and flexible approach with excellent communication and teamwork skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.