Primary SEN Teacher

Two Bridges Academy; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced sick pay

Pension scheme

Job summary

Culverhill School in Bristol is seeking a Primary SEN Teacher to join our specialist provision. This fixed term maternity cover for 1 year, four days per week (Mon-Thu), involves planning, delivering and assessing a personalised curriculum for pupils with complex SEND across Reception to Year 6.

You will lead the class team, work with families, and collaborate with Enable Trust to raise standards. A strong background in primary education and experience with SEND is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching pupils across the primary age range (Reception–Year 6).
• Delivering a broad and balanced curriculum across subjects.
• Understanding the needs of pupils with complex SEND.
• Provide strong leadership and direction to the class team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess a personalised, holistic curriculum.
• Support pupils to achieve individual goals and develop communication/social skills.
• Lead the class team and ensure smooth running of the classroom.
• Build positive relationships with families and work in partnership with them.

Skills

Primary Education

SEND experience

Curriculum planning

Class leadership

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

# Primary SEN TeacherEmployer: Culverhill SchoolLocation: Bristol, South GloucestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: 1 year (maternity cover)Salary: MPS - UPS plus SEN allowancePosted: 17th September 2026Expires: 5th October 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 4th January 2027Job ID: 1574601* Share :* Print**Primary SEN Teacher, Culverhill School****4 days per week, Monday to Thursday****Salary: Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale + SEN Point, plus enhanced sick pay and pension scheme.****Maternity cover starting January 2027**Culverhill is a special school for pupils with complex learning difficulties, where we’re passionate about helping every child thrive. We’re proud to be part of Enable Trust, working together to share expertise, raise standards, and amplify the voice of special schools across our community.We are looking for a Teacher with a strong background in Primary Education, including experience teaching pupils across the primary age range from Reception to Year 6 and delivering a broad and balanced curriculum across a variety of subjects. You will understand the needs of pupils with complex SEND and share our passion for creating a learning environment that nurtures, challenges, and celebrates every child.**Role overview:**As a Teacher, you will have a vital role in making a positive impact on the lives of our students and their families. Drawing on your experience of teaching across the primary phase, you will plan, deliver, and assess a personalised and holistic curriculum that supports pupils to achieve their individual goals, develop communication and social skills, access therapeutic support, and overcome barriers to learning.You will provide strong leadership and direction to the class team, ensuring effective systems are in place to enable the classroom to run smoothly and support pupils in successfully navigating the school day. You will also build positive relationships with families, working in partnership with them and offering professional support in a compassionate and effective manner.**Why join us?*** We are a positive and energetic team that values support and collaboration.* You will contribute to the growth and development of a new expanding school.* You will work in a purpose built provision with specialist facilities.* You will receive a comprehensive programme of induction, training and support.* Daily Staff Professional Time (non-contact time) is built into your contracted hours.* Most importantly, you will gain memorable experiences of supporting pupils to learn and develop their independence and self-confidence.**Interviews are due to take place on Wednesday 23rd September 2026**### AttachmentsCUL Teacher Candidate PackSafeguarding and Child Protection Policy Oct25### Safeguarding Statement:Enable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children and young people. We will carry out online searches on all short-listed applicants, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Part 3, Safer Recruitment. Where given permission to do so, references will be requested for short-listed candidates prior to interview. Candidates attending an interview should expect the interview panel to explore issues relating to safeguarding. All successful applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be aware that it is an offence to apply for a role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and young people.**Equality information:**We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.