Primary Teacher
Location: Backwell, North Somerset
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £32,916 – £49,232 (M1 – UPS2)
Start Date: September 2026
Join a New Specialist School and Help Shape Its Future
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Primary Teacher to join a brand-new specialist education setting opening in Autumn 2026.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in establishing a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment for children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The school will provide a safe, enriching, and aspirational setting where every learner is supported to achieve their full potential.
The Role
As a Primary Teacher, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning tailored to pupils with Autism and associated needs. You will create engaging and differentiated lessons, support individual progress, and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide outstanding educational experiences.
Key Responsibilities
* Planning and delivering differentiated lessons to meet individual learning needs
* Monitoring pupil progress and reporting to parents, carers, and senior leaders
* Leading a subject or curriculum area and supporting colleagues where appropriate
* Managing and supervising classroom support staff
* Creating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
* Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, equality, and health & safety policies
About You
We are looking for a dedicated teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils with additional needs.
Essential Qualifications
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Essential Experience
* Experience supporting pupils with SEND, ideally Autism
* Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum up to GCSE level
* Excellent classroom management, planning, and assessment skills
* Ability to remain calm, resilient, and positive in challenging situations
Desirable
* Postgraduate qualification in Autism or SEN specialism
* Experience working within a specialist or special school setting
Additional Information
Applicants should be aware that recruitment within the education and care sector involves a detailed and thorough safer recruitment process.
Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education history, and provide a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.
Safeguarding
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to declare all convictions and cautions unless protected under DBS filtering rules.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and is an equal opportunities employer.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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.
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