SEND Class Teacher
Somerset
Start Date: September 2026 (New Academic Year)
Full Time | Long-Term Role
TeacherActive is proud to be working in partnership with a nurturing and inclusive SEND provision in Somerset, seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Class Teacher to join their team from September 2026.
This setting places the child at the centre of everything they do, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). The school is committed to developing the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally through personalised learning, strong relationships, and a focus on communication and independence.
About the Role
This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher who values a holistic, child-centred approach and understands that progress looks different for every learner.
As a Class Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering a broad, personalised curriculum that supports pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development. You will create meaningful learning experiences that build communication, confidence, and independence, preparing pupils for life beyond the classroom.
You will:
Deliver highly personalised and differentiated lessons across the curriculum
Support communication development, including functional and expressive language
Foster emotional wellbeing, self-regulation, and positive relationships
Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
Promote independence, life skills, and confidence in every pupil
Contribute to a flexible, multi-sensory, and pupil-led curriculum
You will work closely within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, including teaching assistants, therapists, and support staff, in a setting that prioritises wellbeing, consistency, and professional growth.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / ECTs welcome)
Experience working with pupils with SEND (ASC, SLCN, SEMH)
A nurturing, patient, and consistent approach to teaching
Strong understanding of individualised learning and adaptive teaching
A genuine commitment to supporting communication, independence, and emotional development
❤️ A belief in every child’s potential and the importance of celebrating small steps of progress
In Return, You Can Expect
A supportive and values-driven school environment
Ongoing CPD with a focus on SEND best practice
Opportunities to work alongside specialist staff and therapists
A dedicated consultant available 24/7
PAYE pay structure – no hidden fees or umbrella deductions
Competitive rates of pay
✨ Interested?
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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.
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