SEND teacher

Location: Bristol
Start date: September 2026
Salary: £32,916 to £51,048 plus SEND allowance of £2,787 to £5,497

Are you a passionate SEND teacher looking to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people with additional learning needs?

Do you have experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), or Complex Learning Difficulties (CLD)?

Would you like to join a specialist school where collaboration, professional development, and inclusive education are at the heart of everything they do?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a highly regarded specialist school in north-west Bristol to recruit a dedicated SEND teacher. The school provides outstanding education for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Complex Learning Difficulties (CLD), creating a nurturing environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential through personalised learning and a strong team approach.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time, permanent SEND teacher from September. In this role, you will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet individual learning needs while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. You will play a key role in helping pupils build confidence, develop independence, and achieve meaningful progress both academically and personally.

The successful SEND teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching within a SEND school or specialist educational setting

• A strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Complex Learning Difficulties (CLD)

• Experience planning and delivering creative, differentiated lessons that meet individual learning needs

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach to supporting children and young people with additional needs

In return, you can expect:

• A competitive salary on the Main Pay Scale (MPS) or Upper Pay Scale (UPS)

• A SEND allowance of £2,787 to £5,497

• A comprehensive induction programme and ongoing specialist SEND training

• A supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment

• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a well-established specialist provision

If you are interested in this SEND teacher position, click Apply Now and we will be in touch to discuss this fantastic opportunity.

Email: dannielle.ford@teacheractive.com

Contact number: 0117 223 2200

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