SEND Teacher

SEND Teacher

Location: Bristol
Salary: £150 - £235 per day (depending on role, experience, and responsibilities)
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

Connex Education is currently recruiting passionate and dedicated SEND & SEMH Teachers to work across a variety of specialist educational settings throughout Bristol.

We have a wide range of opportunities available, including day-to-day flexible supply, short-term placements, and long-term full teaching responsibilities. These roles offer the chance to work within specialist settings supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including SEMH, ASD, SLD, MLD, communication needs and complex learning difficulties.

Whether you are an experienced SEND teacher or a mainstream teacher looking to transition into specialist education, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within supportive and rewarding school environments.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
Support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs to achieve both academically and personally
Create a positive, structured and nurturing classroom environment
Use creative and adaptable teaching strategies to support engagement and progress
Manage behaviour positively and consistently in line with school policies
Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, pastoral teams and parents/carers
Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing feedback and adapting support where required
What We’re Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) preferred, although relevant SEND teaching experience will also be considered
Experience working with pupils with SEND, SEMH, ASD, SLD, or additional learning needs
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
A calm, resilient and adaptable approach
Passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education
Right to work in the UK
Why Join Connex Education?

Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
Flexible work opportunities to suit your availability and lifestyle
Long-term and permanent progression opportunities
Free access to our Classroom Teacher & SEND Toolkits and CPD training courses
Wellbeing support and refresher training for modern classroom environments
Ongoing support from a dedicated & SEND specialist Connex Education consultant
Apply Today

If you are interested in SEND and SEMH teaching opportunities across Bristol, apply today to speak with our specialist education team.

For more information, contact Connex Education Bristol on (phone number removed) or email .

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. 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.

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed