SEND Middle School Teacher

Location: Bridgwater

Pay: £168.00 – £261.00 per day

Type: Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full-time

Start date: ASAP

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience teaching within a middle school or secondary-style curriculum, ideally in a SEND or specialist provision

Strong knowledge of supporting pupils with additional needs, including ASD, SEMH, and complex learning needs

A nurturing, structured, and inclusive approach to teaching and learning

Excellent behaviour management skills with the ability to adapt and differentiate lessons across a range of abilities

Confidence in delivering engaging, age-appropriate lessons across core and foundation subjects

Strong communication, collaboration, and organisational skills, working effectively with pupils, colleagues, and families

Contract & Recruitment Information

Elementa is the recruiting partner; therefore, applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting and background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20), unless you have a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the Update Service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role, please apply with your full, up-to-date CV.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT

Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu.

PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests otherwise, all candidates are paid via PAYE, providing the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer–employee relationship.

Training & support – access to a broad range of free or heavily discounted training, including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.

Fair pay policy – candidates are paid to scale; where any variation is required, written agreement will be provided in advance.

Additional services – access to a network of partners offering support services such as tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more.

For more information, click Apply Now below or contact us via phone or email. All applicants will be responded to promptly.

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