Specialist Provision Teacher

Axcis Education; Somerton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small class sizes

Job summary

Axcis Education is hiring a passionate teacher to support pupils with SEND in a small specialist school in Somerton. The role covers KS2 and KS3 with classes typically 5–10 pupils, focusing on academic, social and emotional development.

Join a nurturing environment that emphasizes personalised learning, collaboration with therapists and Thrive practitioners, and inclusion within a supportive team. This is a long-term, term-time position with competitive daily pay.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with SEND or in specialist education.
• Positive attitude, adaptability and genuine passion for specialist education.
• Ability to differentiate learning to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons and activities across the curriculum.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet SEND needs and abilities.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Build positive relationships and encourage participation.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation in a structured environment.
• Promote independence, confidence and life skills.
• Collaborate with support staff, teachers and other professionals.
• Utilise outdoor and practical learning to enrich the curriculum.

Skills

Passionate about SEND

Confident leading learning

Patient and nurturing

Behavioural and emotional support

Collaborative team player

Education

QTS or equivalent

HLTA qualification (optional)

Job description

Location: Somerton Pay: £110–£170 per day, depending on experience Contract: Full-time, term-time | Long-term opportunity

We are looking for a passionate and adaptable teacher to join a small specialist school in Somerton, supporting pupils across KS2 and KS3. The school supports young people with a range of additional needs, including autism, global developmental delay and associated behavioural needs. With a strong belief that every young person can reach their potential, the school provides a nurturing, engaging environment where pupils are supported to develop academically, socially and emotionally. Class sizes are small, typically between 5–10 pupils, allowing you to build meaningful relationships and tailor learning to individual needs.

The Role:

You will play an important role in delivering engaging, personalised learning experiences, helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and wider skills.

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons and learning activities across the curriculum
• Adapting teaching approaches and resources to meet individual SEND needs
• Supporting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development
• Building positive, trusting relationships and encouraging participation
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation within a safe, structured environment
• Promoting independence, confidence and life skills
• Working collaboratively with support staff, teachers and other professionals
• Making use of the school's outdoor and practical learning opportunities to enrich the curriculum

About You:

We are keen to hear from a range of education professionals, including qualified teachers, HLTAs and unqualified teachers with relevant classroom experience. You will ideally have experience working with children or young people with SEND, although a positive attitude, adaptability and a genuine passion for specialist education are just as important.

• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• Confident leading learning and adapting activities to suit different abilities
• Patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships
• Comfortable supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional regulation needs
• Creative and enthusiastic about making learning engaging and accessible
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a small, supportive team

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing specialist school where small class sizes allow you to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives. You'll be part of a dedicated team supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development, working alongside professionals including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, counsellors and Thrive practitioners.

If you're an enthusiastic education professional looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity in specialist education, we'd love to hear from you.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.