Qualified SEND Teacher

Five Education; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational agency in the UK is looking for qualified teachers for supply work in Bristol, focusing on helping vulnerable children. Experience is desired, but newly qualified teachers are welcome. Key responsibilities include supporting students, implementing behavior management tools, and helping teaching assistants. The roles are term time only, with competitive pay rates and flexible availability. Training opportunities, including Team Teach and Makaton, are provided, making it a rewarding learning experience.

Benefits

Free specialized training

Free DBS

Recommend a friend bonus scheme

Specialist support and mentoring

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of experience working with children/vulnerable adults.
• Must have QTS status.
• Must be able to work 8:30–3:30, 4–5 days per week during term time.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the class environment.
• Implement behaviour management techniques as per school policy.
• Help teaching assistants manage 1:1 and small group sessions.

Skills

Experience working with children/vulnerable adults

QTS status

Flexible and resourceful approach

Patient and relate well to students

Job description

Five Education is seeking qualified teachers to join us in supply work in Bristol. Our agency specialises in SEND, and experience or an interest in teaching vulnerable children is desirable. Newly qualified teachers are welcome, but confidence in leading a class is essential. We work with various mainstream and special needs schools across the southwest and offer additional training, including Team Teach and Makaton. We offer rewarding and unique placements with excellent pay rates and the option of temp‑to‑perm roles. Most roles will start from September and be long‑term placements. However, if you are looking to start ASAP, we can try our best to help you with that.

Essential Criteria

• At least 12 months of experience working with children/vulnerable adults
• QTS status
• A flexible and resourceful approach
• Patient and able to relate to the students
• Have a right to work in the UK (a valid visa)
• Two recent child‑based references and relevant DBS/Police checks
• Access to bicycle, car, or close proximity to main bus routes
• Able to work 8:30‑3:30, 4–5 days per week term time only

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supporting the students in the class
• Using behaviour management techniques to keep students calm and maintain a safe working environment
• Helping TAs to manage 1:1 and small groups
• Implementing behaviour management tools in line with the school’s policy

If you do not have a Non‑Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

Please note, the roles are term time only and start ASAP until July 22. It will then pick up again from September onwards.

What Five Education can offer you

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer 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)
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Specialist support and mentoring while you are working

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer’s NI. Please note the pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

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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