SEND Classroom Teacher

Five Education Recruitment Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEND Teacher to work in Bristol, offering both full-time and part-time opportunities. The role involves planning tailored lessons for students with special educational needs, supporting their individual learning needs, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance educational outcomes. Ideal candidates will have QTS and a commitment to inclusive education. The position offers a supportive work environment with various training opportunities and benefits including free DBS checks.

Benefits

Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach

Free DBS (refunded after 20 days of work)

Recommending a friend bonus scheme

Specialist support/mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching in mainstream or specialist settings.
• A commitment to inclusive education.
• Ability to provide two recent references.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored lessons for pupils with SEND.
• Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress.
• Work collaboratively with support staff and professionals.

Skills

Experience teaching pupils with SEND

Strong behaviour management

Communication skills

Patient and adaptable approach

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teacher to join a supportive and well-resourced school in Bristol. This role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and committed to supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Both full-time and part-time opportunities may be available.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored lessons to meet the individual needs of pupils with SEND.
• Deliver creative and differentiated classes to small groups of students with high needs.
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including learning, communication, social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to implement EHCP targets.
• Create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment that promotes progress and wellbeing.
• Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, adapting teaching strategies as needed.
• Maintain clear communication with parents and carers where appropriate.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and school policies are followed at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Experience teaching pupils with SEND (mainstream or specialist settings).
• A patient, adaptable, and nurturing approach to teaching.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

Essential requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.
• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.

*Please note, 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.*

What Five Education Can offer

• 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).
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme.
• Specialist support/mentoring while you are working.

Pay and vetting

• 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. Pay rate is for illustration and includes holiday pay.
• Vetting: Safeguarding and welfare checks are required, including references, TRA checks, and DBS. An interview will be conducted.

We welcome 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.

Contact

Joshua at 0117 422 6167 or [e-mail]