Qualified English Teacher – Specialist SEND Setting Location: Bristol

Start Date: ASAP Salary: £145 – £233 per day (dependent on experience / teacher pay scale)

Are you a passionate English Teacher who wants to make a real difference in the lives of young people who need education delivered in a different way?

Do you have the patience, empathy and creativity to support students with special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health challenges?

TeacherActive are recruiting a Qualified English Teacher to join a specialist SEND provision in the Bristol area, working with KS3/KS4 students studying English.

This is a temporary position initially expected to become permanent in September 2026.

About the Setting

This specialist provision supports young people who may have found mainstream education challenging or inaccessible.

Students within the setting have a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many learners have also experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and early childhood trauma, which can impact their engagement with education.

Because of this, the school takes a therapeutic, relationship-led approach, prioritising safety, trust and emotional regulation alongside academic learning.

Classes are very small, typically 1–3 students, and are supported by an HLTA or Teaching A...