SEN Class Teacher Primary
Location: South Bristol
Protocol Education is working closely with a specialist SEN school in South Bristol to recruit a dedicated Primary SEN Class Teacher to join their supportive and experienced team.
About the school
The school supports children and young people aged 7–19 with autism and associated social communication needs. Pupils learn within a calm, structured, and nurturing environment, with a strong focus on wellbeing, independence, and preparation for adulthood.
Learning pathways include GCSEs, Functional Skills, Entry Level, and vocational accreditations. Behaviour 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 enthusiastic and committed 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 in this setting goes beyond academics, you’ll also support pupils’ social, emotional, and life skills development, helping them grow into confident and resilient learners.
Depending on experience and preference, the role can be tailored to primary or secondary-aged pupils.
You’ll also:
1. Plan and deliver engaging lessons across a range of accreditation pathways
2. Adapt teaching to meet individual needs and learning styles
3. Support pupils to develop independence in and beyond the classroom
4. Work closely with Teaching Assistants and HLTAs to support learning
5. Collaborate with pastoral, clinical, and SEND professionals
6. Follow and uphold safeguarding, wellbeing, and equality policies
7. Be flexible and ready to support the wider school community when required
What we’re looking for
The school is keen to hear from teachers who genuinely enjoy working in specialist SEN settings.
You’ll need:
8. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
9. Experience teaching at primary or secondary level
10. Experience delivering GCSE, Functional Skills, or Entry Level qualifications (desirable but not essential)
11. A strong understanding of autism and how it impacts learning
12. Confidence adapting the curriculum to meet individual needs
13. Knowledge of visual strategies and approaches for anxious or reluctant learners
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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