SEND Teacher

TeacherActive; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Swindon is seeking a SEND Teacher to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This full-time role emphasizes personalized learning and collaborative teaching, providing opportunities for professional development while maintaining staff wellbeing. The position requires Qualified Teacher Status and experience with SEND, ensuring a nurturing environment for academic and emotional growth.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities

Dedicated consultant available 24/7

PAYE pay structure – no hidden fees

Qualifications

• Qualifications must include QTS.
• Experience with SEND pupils required.
• Must have a calming and inclusive teaching style.

Responsibilities

• Support social and emotional development of pupils.
• Help develop communication and independence skills.
• Build confidence and life skills in students.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / ECT / NQT)

Experience supporting pupils with SEND (ASD, SEMH, ADHD, learning difficulties)

Calm, consistent and inclusive teaching approach

Passion for supporting young people’s academic and personal development

Creative and engaging curriculum

Job description

South West/ temporary / £135.30 - 207.68 per day

As a SEND Teacher, you will support young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The SEND Teacher role focuses on helping pupils access learning, regulate emotions and build confidence within a calm, structured environment.

This opportunity would suit a SEND Teacher who is patient, adaptable and resilient. As a SEND Teacher, you will see first‑hand how even small achievements lead to meaningful academic, social and emotional progress.

You will work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. A SEND Teacher will be supported by experienced teaching assistants and specialist professionals in a well‑resourced setting that values staff wellbeing and professional development.

The Setting

This specialist SEND provision supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism and SEMH. The environment enables each SEND Teacher to deliver personalised learning, with a strong focus on engagement, independence and wellbeing.

About the Role

TeacherActive is working in partnership with a specialist SEND provider offering a flexible, pupil‑centred curriculum. For a SEND Teacher, the role includes supporting:

• Social and emotional development
• Communication and independence
• Confidence building and life skills

The role is available on a full-time basis, with part‑time options considered. You will work with Key Stage 3 pupils, many of whom have diagnoses including ASD, learning difficulties and additional emotional needs.

The Successful SEND Teacher Will Have:

• ✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / ECT / NQT)
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND (ASD, SEMH, ADHD, learning difficulties)
• A calm, consistent and inclusive teaching approach
• A passion for supporting young people’s academic and personal development
• A creative and engaging curriculum
• Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities
• A dedicated consultant available 24/7
• PAYE pay structure – no hidden fees

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.