Specialist Teacher – South Bristol Full-Time | Immediate & Upcoming Starts

We’re working with a warm, well-established primary SEN school in South Bristol that provides specialist education for pupils with complex needs, significant communication differences and behaviours that can challenge. They are looking for an experienced Specialist Teacher who can bring calm, consistency and creativity to a school where every child is supported to take small but meaningful steps forward every day.

As a Specialist Teacher, you’ll be part of a close-knit team who understand the importance of relationships, structure and trauma-informed approaches. The school caters for primary-aged pupils with autism, SEMH, sensory needs, SLD/MLD, ADHD and pupils who require carefully managed behaviour support. This role is ideal for a Specialist Teacher who enjoys working in a hands-on environment where every lesson needs to be adapted with care and intention.

We’d love to hear from a Specialist Teacher who:

Holds QTS (or equivalent)

Has strong experience as a Specialist Teacher within SEN, alternative provision or specialist primary settings

Feels confident teaching pupils with complex needs, dysregulation and challenging behaviours

Uses trauma-informed, relationship-based responses and effective de-escalation strategies

Can adapt learning creatively for a wide range of developmental levels

Provides structure, predictability and warmth in their approach as a Specialist Teacher

Works closely with support staff, therapists and external professionals

Shows excellent safeguarding awareness and resilience

Wants to commit to pupils long-term and be a stable, nurturing Specialist Teacher within the school community

About the Role

Long-term, full-time role within a dedicated primary SEN school

A chance to develop deep relationships and provide consistent support as a Specialist Teacher

Mixture of whole-class teaching, small-group learning and individualised programmes

Pupils require a Specialist Teacher who can remain calm under pressure and adjust learning moment by moment

Supportive senior leadership team who value teamwork, communication and staff wellbeing

What You’ll Receive Through Us

Competitive long-term pay, paid weekly

No umbrella companies

A role matched carefully to your strengths as a Specialist Teacher

Access to ongoing SEN and behaviour-related CPD, including de-escalation and trauma-informed training

A dedicated consultant who understands what a Specialist Teacher needs in a complex primary SEN environment

Opportunities to grow your experience and expertise within specialist education

Referral bonuses for recommending SEN professionals

If you’re a Specialist Teacher who brings patience, resilience and a genuine desire to help primary-aged pupils with complex needs overcome barriers, we’d be delighted to support you in joining this exceptional South Bristol SEN school.

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