SEND Teacher - Specialist Education

SEND Teacher - Specialist Education
Location: Bristol & South Gloucestershire

Salary: £150 - £300 per day (depending on experience and responsibilities)
Start Date: September 2026

About the Roles
Connex Education is recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teachers to work across a range of specialist educational settings throughout Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

We are working with several SEND schools and specialist provisions that require teachers on a flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term basis. Whether you are seeking the flexibility of supply teaching or a role with full planning and assessment responsibilities, we have opportunities to suit your needs.

The schools we support cater for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), emotionally based school avoidance and looked after children.

You will never be expected to work across every area of need. Our specialist team will take the time to understand your experience and preferences before matching you with suitable schools and opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) – ECTs are welcome too!
Experience within SEND or a passion for transitioning into specialist education
Strong classroom management and communication skills
A child-centred and adaptable approach
Firm understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply through Connex Education
Why Join Connex Education?

Competitive daily pay rates based on your experience and feedback
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
Apply today or contact Charlotte on (phone number removed) or .

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