Primary SEND Teacher

Apple a Day Supply; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A teacher recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Primary SEND Teacher for a full-time role from January until Easter 2026. The ideal candidate will have SEND teaching experience, a valid DBS, and Qualified Teacher Status. The role emphasizes supporting children with SEND in a caring environment where personal growth is valued. Competitive pay and benefits included.

Benefits

Award winning agency

Paid to scale from day one

Pension scheme

Continual professional development

Flexible working patterns

Focus on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Ability to reflect and engage as a classroom practitioner.
• Motivation to help children overcome challenges.

Responsibilities

• Full teaching responsibilities in a primary SEND provision.
• Working to support pupils overcoming challenges.
• Collaborating with staff to provide encouragement.

Skills

SEND teaching experience

Empathy

Strong rapport building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Valid DBS on the update service

Job description

Primary SEND Teacher

We're working with a special education school in the Melksham area to recruit a Primary SEND Teacher for a full-time position from January until Easter 2026.

The school offers a safe and caring environment where pupils are supported to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Staff work closely together to provide stability, structure and encouragement for every child.

The role would suit an experienced SEND teacher who values strong relationships and thrives in an environment where every small step forward is celebrated.

Role Overview

• Full-time from January - Easter (terms 3 & 4)
• Specialist SEND provision
• Primary teaching focus
• Full teaching responsibilities
• Paid to scale
• SEND teaching experience essential

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Possess a valid DBS on the update service (or we can process one for you)
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status or ENIC (was NARIC) and right to work (overseas teachers only)
• Have proven experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Be a reflective, empathetic and engaging classroom practitioner with the desire to make a real difference to pupil's lives
• Be motivated by helping children overcome challenges
• Be able to easily build a rapport across the wider school community

If you're passionate about supporting children with SEND and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits of Working for Apple a Day

• Award winning agency
• Get paid to scale from day one, for all long-term placements
• Pension scheme
• Continual professional development
• In-house payroll, so no umbrella companies or fees
• Flexible working patterns to suit your needs
• Access to exclusive roles in local schools
• Staff wellbeing is a priority, with a focus on creating a supportive and healthy working environment

We are a teacher-run education recruitment company with a difference. For over 10 years we have been providing local schools, School Leaders, Teachers and Teaching Assistants with an award-winning service. Our company are experts in our sector and supply the highest calibre of teachers in a professional and urgent yet considered manner.

We work in partnership with a variety of primary, secondary and SEN settings and take pride in supplying them with only the very best Senior Leaders, Teaching and Support Staff across Wiltshire and BANES.

Apple a Day is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, any successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and referencing, and all applicants will be fully vetted in line with Safer Recruitment, KCSIE, and APSCo guidance.

We are committed to upholding values of respect, integrity, transparency, and safer recruitment, fostering a professional environment built on trust and excellence in all aspects of our work.

An Apple a Day Supply is an equal opportunities employer. We seek to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all employees. We seek to ensure that no employee or prospective employee will receive less favourable treatment on grounds that cannot be justified.

Please note, due to the volume of applicants, only successful applicants will be contacted.