SEN Class Teacher (Secondary)
Location: Pilning, Bristol
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Protocol Education is working closely with a specialist school in Pilning to recruit an experienced Secondary SEN Class Teacher, with a whole-school focus on Maths.
About the school
The school supports children and young people aged 7–19 with autism and associated social communication needs. Pupils are supported through a calm, structured and nurturing environment, with a strong emphasis on life skills, independence and preparing for adulthood.
Learning pathways include GCSEs, Functional Skills, Entry Level and vocational accreditations. Behaviour across the school is well supported, with staff working collaboratively alongside pastoral, clinical and SEND teams to ensure pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
The role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational and engaging Secondary SEN Class Teacher who enjoys making a real difference.
You’ll deliver high-quality teaching to pupils with autism and additional needs such as ADHD, OCD and PDA. Some pupils may also have multiple learning difficulties. Progress here isn’t just academic, you’ll support pupils’ social and emotional development, helping them grow into confident, resilient learners.
Alongside teaching, you’ll take a lead role in Maths across the school, supporting consistency, progression and high standards.
You’ll also:
1. Plan and deliver lessons across a range of accreditation pathways
2. Support pupils to develop independence in and beyond the classroom
3. Line-manage and support Teaching Assistants and HLTAs
4. Work closely with pastoral, clinical and SEND professionals
5. Follow and uphold safeguarding, wellbeing and equality policies
6. Be flexible and ready to support the wider school community when needed
What we’re looking for
The school is looking for someone who understands SEN and genuinely enjoys working in specialist settings.
You’ll need:
7. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
8. Experience teaching Maths at KS3 and KS4
9. Experience delivering GCSE, Functional Skills or Entry Level Maths and English
10. A strong understanding of autism and how it impacts learning
11. Confidence adapting the curriculum to meet individual needs
12. Knowledge of visual strategies and approaches for anxious or reluctant learners
13. Experience working with or leading a small team of support staff
14. A calm, nurturing and consistent approach
Why apply through Protocol Education?
15. Dedicated consultant support throughout the process
16. Honest, transparent guidance about the role and setting
17. Interview preparation and ongoing career support
18. Access to free CPD and training opportunities
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures. Online searches may be carried out as part of the shortlisting process.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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