SEND Teacher (Primary) – Autism & SEMH Trowbridge Start Date: September 2026 Full Time (Part-Time Considered) TeacherActive is working in partnership with a specialist SEND provision in Trowbridge, seeking a dedicated and compassionate qualified SEND Teacher to join their team from September 2025. This setting supports pupils aged 4–11 years with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication and interaction needs, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH). Many pupils may experience high levels of anxiety and require consistent support to help them feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn. The school adopts a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach, where building trusting relationships and understanding behaviour as communication are central to practice. About the Role You will be responsible for teaching a small class of pupils working broadly within a primary (KS1/KS2) curriculum, adapted to meet a wide range of individual needs and abilities. The role focuses on: Supporting emotional regulation and engagement in learning Developing communication, independence, and life skills Delivering a flexible, personalised curriculum Creating a calm, structured, and nurturing classroom environment You will work closely with a team of experienced teaching assistants and wider professionals to provide consistent, holistic support for each pupil. The Setting This specialist provision offers a highly supportive and well-resourced environment for pupils with autism and SEMH needs. Staff prioritise: Emotional wellbeing and safety Structured routines and predictability Positive relationship-building Individualised support for every learner The Ideal Candidate Will Have ✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (essential) Experience working with pupils with SEND (ASD, SEMH, ADHD or related needs) A calm, patient, and consistent teaching approach Understanding of, or willingness to learn, trauma-informed practice A genuine passion for supporting children’s social, emotional, and academic development Resilience, adaptability, and a positive mindset In Return, You Can Expect A supportive and collaborative working environment Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities Dedicated consultant support available 24/7 PAYE pay structure – no hidden fees or umbrella deductions Competitive rates of pay ✨ Interested? Click ‘APPLY NOW’ and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. dannielle.ford@teacheractive.com 0117 223 2200 About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and placing teachers and support staff into rewarding roles. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance 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.