Qualified SEND Teacher. Job in Devon Education & Training Jobs

Five Education; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency in the UK is seeking qualified teachers for supply work in Bristol, particularly those experienced with vulnerable children. The role requires QTS status and at least one year of experience, along with strong behaviour management skills. The agency offers flexible and rewarding placements, additional training in special education needs, and competitive pay. Successful applicants will undergo necessary vetting checks. This role is term-time only, starting ASAP until July, with opportunities for long-term placements from September.

Benefits

Free specialized training

Free DBS (refunded after 20 days)

Recommend a friend bonus scheme

Specialist support and mentoring

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of experience working with children/vulnerable adults.
• A flexible and resourceful approach.
• Two recent child-based references and relevant DBS/Police checks.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the students in the class.
• Using behaviour management techniques to keep students calm.
• Helping TAs to manage 1:1 and small groups.

Skills

Experience with children/vulnerable adults

Behaviour management techniques

Flexible and resourceful approach

Patience

Education

QTS status

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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