Tutor & Teacher – SEND Settings
Bristol
Flexible Start Dates Available
TeacherActive is proud to partner with local schools and Local Authorities across Bristol, and we are looking for passionate Tutors and Teachers to help transform the lives of vulnerable children and young people in your community.
This is a rewarding opportunity for educators who thrive in SEND and alternative education settings, where teaching goes beyond the classroom. Many of our roles include a strong pastoral and mentoring element, supporting young people emotionally as well as academically.
If you’re looking for flexibility, purpose and the chance to make a genuine impact, this role allows you to work creatively, relationally and in a trauma-informed way, while shaping your teaching journey around your strengths.
About the Role
As an Tutor or Teacher, you will work with children, teenagers and young people who may be disengaged from mainstream education. Learners are often referred by schools or local authorities and may present with a range of SEND and SEMH needs.
Your role will include both educational and pastoral support, helping learners to build confidence, communication skills and trust alongside their academic development.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering in-person tuition to pupils with SEND and SEMH needs, including MLD, SLD, PMLD and additional learning needs
Supporting learners from KS1 to KS5 (depending on your experience and preference)
Planning and delivering flexible, individualised and trauma-informed sessions
Providing pastoral support, mentoring and emotional regulation strategies where needed
Building positive relationships to help pupils re-engage with education
Monitoring progress and providing regular feedback to support continued development
We’re Looking For Tutors and Teachers Who Have:
Professional teaching qualifications, such as CELTA, TEFL, TESOL, or QTS
Experience working with children and young people with additional needs, ideally within SEND settings
Experience supporting learners with SEMH needs, and increasing involvement with MLD, SLD and PMLD
A calm, patient and empathetic approach to learning and behaviour
Experience using or an interest in therapeutic and trauma-informed practices
In Return, You Can Expect:
A dedicated consultant team available 24/7 to support you through a quick and simple onboarding process
Access to an exciting, flexible and innovative curriculum
Purposeful CPD opportunities focused on SEND, SEMH and pastoral practice
PAYE pay structure – no umbrella companies, no hidden admin fees
✨ Interested in making a real difference in Bristol?
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services