Teacher - Specialist SEND School

Bridgwater | Full-Time | September 2026 Start

Empower Young People Through Meaningful Learning

Teaching Personnel is seeking an experienced Teacher to join a specialist SEND educational setting in Bridgwater from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding teacher who understands the importance of Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) Education and Relationships & Sex Education (RSE) in preparing children and young people for adulthood. Working within a specialist setting, you will support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them develop confidence, resilience, emotional literacy and essential life skills.

We are looking for an experienced educator who can hit the ground running and confidently deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons from Key Stage 2 through to Key Stage 4. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to adapt learning for pupils with differing cognitive abilities, communication needs and social-emotional development.

About the Role

You will deliver an engaging and inclusive PSHE and RSE curriculum that equips pupils with the knowledge and skills they need both inside and outside the classroom.

• Planning and delivering high-quality PSHE and RSE lessons across KS2, KS3 and KS4.
• Adapting learning to meet the needs of pupils with autism, SEMH, ADHD, speech and language needs, moderate learning difficulties and complex SEND.
• Promoting emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, online safety, independence and personal development.
• Creating a safe, respectful classroom environment where sensitive topics can be explored appropriately.
• Supporting pupils to develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness and decision-making skills.
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral teams, therapists and senior leaders.
• Monitoring progress and contributing to EHCP targets, annual reviews and individual learning plans where required.
• Ensuring safeguarding, equality and inclusion remain central to all teaching and learning.

About You

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Have recent teaching experience within SEND, specialist education or alternative provision.
• Be confident teaching pupils across Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4.
• Have excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrate creativity, adaptability and a child-centred approach to teaching.
• Possess a thorough understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice.
• Be able to make an immediate contribution from September 2026.

Experience delivering PSHE, RSE, Citizenship, Health Education or Life Skills within a specialist setting would be highly advantageous.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, supporting education professionals in finding rewarding long-term opportunities.

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions.
• A dedicated consultant providing personalised support throughout your placement.
• Access to free and discounted CPD, including specialist SEND and safeguarding training.
• Enrolment into a workplace pension scheme.
• Full access to the myTP portal for managing bookings, timesheets and payslips.
• Opportunities to secure permanent employment within specialist education.
• Ongoing support before, during and after your placement.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced teacher with a passion for helping young people develop the confidence, life skills and resilience they need to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or call Teaching Personnel on 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya for a conversation about this rewarding September 2026 opportunity.

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