SEND Teacher – Complex Needs

Connex - Bristol; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE pay

Free access to Classroom Teacher and 1

SEND Toolkits for professional dev.

Career progression pathways

Wellbeing support and refresher培训

Dedicated SEND specialist consultant

Flexible supply opportunities

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership in Thornbury is seeking enthusiastic SEND Teachers to support pupils with SEMH, ASC and SPD across specialist settings. You will plan differentiated lessons, develop personalised programmes, and monitor progress to meet EHCP targets.

We offer flexible supply, short-term and long-term opportunities in supportive environments, competitive daily pay, and access to development resources to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) is required.
• Experience with SEND, SEMH, ASC, ADHD, or attachment needs.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons and track progress.
• Trauma-informed approach and safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Develop personalised learning programmes aligned with EHCP targets.
• Track, assess and report pupil progress effectively.
• Support pupils with non-verbal or pre-verbal communication needs.
• Create a structured, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Apply positive, consistent behaviour support strategies.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists and wider teams.
• Support pupils with high anxiety and complex behavioural needs.
• Encourage pupils to achieve academically, socially and emotionally.

Skills

SEND experience

Trauma-informed approach

Communication and teamwork

Calm and adaptable

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / QTLS

Job description

SEND Teacher – ASC & SEMH (Specialist Provision)

Location: Thornbury & surrounding area
Salary: £150 – £275 per day (depending on experience and responsibilities)
Start Date: Flexible – Ongoing Supply Opportunities

About the Role

Connex Education is seeking enthusiastic, resilient and committed SEND Teachers for a number of specialist school settings in Thornbury and the surrounding areas, to support children and young people with SEMH, ASC and Sensory Processing Delay (SPD).

This is an excellent opportunity for teachers who are looking for a new challenge and want to make a genuine, lasting difference to pupils who require a highly personalised approach to learning.

These settings include all-age specialist provisions who support pupils with Social, Emotional Mental Health (SEMH), Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), ADHD and attachment-related difficulties, and may present with high anxiety or additional behavioural needs.

We are recruiting for flexible supply, short-term and long-term teaching opportunities, offering variety and the chance to work in a highly supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs
• Develop and implement personalised learning programmes in line with EHCP targets
• Track, assess, and report on pupil progress effectively
• Support pupils with non-verbal or pre-verbal communication needs
• Create a structured, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
• Use positive and consistent behaviour support strategies
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and wider school teams
• Support pupils with high anxiety and complex behavioural needs
• Encourage pupils to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) required
• Experience working with pupils with SEND, SEMH, ASC, ADHD, or attachment needs
• Ability to deliver engaging and motivating lessons
• Experience with personalised learning and progress tracking
• A trauma informed approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, resilient, and adaptable approach
• Passion for inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply through Connex Education
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher and SEND Toolkits for professional development
• Career progression opportunities through our professional development pathways
• Wellbeing support and refresher training for modern educational settings
• A dedicated SEND specialist consultant to support your career journey
• Flexible supply opportunities to suit your availability

Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.