SEN Primary Teacher

Randstad Education; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Bristol seeks two Primary Specialist Class Teachers to support students with diverse needs including SEMH and ASC. This role involves creating a nurturing environment, adapting the curriculum, and collaborating closely with teaching assistants. Successful candidates will hold QTS and have experience working with vulnerable children. The position offers small class sizes and negotiable working hours, promoting a sustainable work-life balance.

Benefits

Small class sizes

High level of support from TAs

Negotiable working pattern

Term time working schedule

Qualifications

• Experience working with children presenting with SEMH, ASC, and/or complex learning needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behavior therapeutically.
• Creative and flexible approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe and structured learning environment.
• Employ creative methods and visual aids for engagement.
• Plan a curriculum that addresses attainment gaps.
• Collaborate with TAs and pastoral team.

Skills

Experience with SEMH, ASC, and complex learning needs

Creative teaching methods

Calm behavior management

Curriculum adaptation

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary Specialist Teacher Opportunity: Make a Life-Changing Difference

Location: Bristol

Role: Two Primary Specialist Class Teachers (Key Stage 2/Upper Primary)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Temporary Basis

Start Date: January 2026

The School & Setting

We are a highly successful specialist educational provision dedicated to supporting students who thrive in a small, therapeutic, and nurturing environment. Our mission is to re-engage young people who have become hesitant about learning, offering them the stability, confidence, and tailored support they need to succeed.

• Our Students: Children are typically in Years 3 to 6 (approx. ages 7-11) and face complex needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and Speech, Communication and Language Needs (SCLN).

• The Challenge: All students present with an academic delay of 1 to 4 years, requiring exceptionally patient, creative, and highly differentiated teaching.

• Class Structure: Our small-group model is key to our success. Class sizes are a maximum of 6 pupils, supported by one or two dedicated Teaching Assistants (TAs).

The Role: A Rewarding Challenge

This is an opportunity to move away from mainstream pressures and focus truly on holistic, child-centred progress. We are seeking educators who are prepared for a challenging but immensely rewarding career path.

Your focus will include:

• Creating a Predictable Environment: Establishing a safe and structured learning space that actively utilises the 'now and next' approach to reduce student anxiety and manage transitions.

• Therapeutic Teaching: Employing highly creative teaching methods and strong visual aids to make learning accessible and engaging for students with ASC and SCLN.

• Individualised Support: Demonstrating the patience and skill to support children who struggle significantly with change, helping them develop emotional regulation and resilience.

• Curriculum Adaptation: Planning and delivering a primary curriculum that effectively bridges significant attainment gaps and rebuilds foundational skills.

• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with TAs and our wider pastoral team to integrate educational and therapeutic goals.

What We Offer You

• Small Class Sizes: The opportunity to build genuine relationships and deliver meaningful impact within a maximum class size of 6 pupils.

• High Level of Support: Excellent ratio of 1 or 2 TAs per class.

• Negotiable Working Pattern: We recognise the unique commitment of specialist teachers. For the right candidate, we are willing to discuss and potentially negotiate working hours and expectations around planning and marking to achieve a sustainable work-life balance.

• Term Time: We operate a term-time schedule.

Working Hours (Standard - Negotiable):

• Monday, Thursday: 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM

• Tuesday: 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

• Wednesday: 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM

• Friday: 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM

The Ideal Candidate MUST Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Demonstrable experience working with children presenting with SEMH, ASC, and/or complex learning needs in a primary setting.

• A proven ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and therapeutically.

• A creative and flexible approach to curriculum delivery and classroom practice.

• A deep commitment to making a positive, long-term difference to vulnerable children.

If you are looking for a role where patience, creativity, and commitment are your most powerful tools, we encourage you to apply.

To apply or for an informal discussion about this specialist Primary Teacher post, please contact Paul Hirchfield on 01293 527416 or email [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.