SEND Teacher

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position. Bridgwater | Immediate Start | Minimum 6 Weeks (Likely to Extend) Pay rate: £100-150 per day depending on experience Five Education are working with a specialist provision in Bridgwater that is seeking an experienced SEND Teacher or experienced SEND practitioner to join their team and provide additional leadership and support within a busy specialist resource base. This is a unique role that focuses less on timetabled classroom teaching and more on supporting the day-to-day running of the centre, helping staff manage challenges as they arise, and ensuring pupils receive consistent, effective support throughout the school day. You will act as an experienced presence within the central hub of the resource base, helping with problem-solving, guiding staff, and supporting pupils during the busiest parts of the day. The role requires someone confident in specialist settings who can think on their feet and provide calm, practical leadership. The position is available to start as soon as possible, initially for at least 6 weeks, with a strong possibility of the placement continuing beyond this. The Role: - Provide additional leadership and support within the specialist resource base - Act as a senior presence within the central hub of the provision, supporting staff during busy periods - Support pupils with SEND, autism, and complex needs - Use trauma-informed approaches to support emotional regulation and wellbeing - Step in to assist with behaviour support, problem-solving, and maintaining a calm learning environment - Work collaboratively with the existing leadership and SEND team to ensure consistency of support What We're Looking For - A qualified teacher or experienced unqualified practitioner with a strong background in SEND or specialist provision - Experience working within a resource base or specialist centre (highly desirable) - Strong understanding of autism and/or trauma-informed practice - Confidence supporting staff and pupils in a fast-paced specialist environment - Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND professional who enjoys supporting teams, solving problems, and making a real impact in specialist education settings. Essential requirements: Right to work in the UK - we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas. Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years). Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one* *Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us. What can Five Education offer you? - Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more - Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days) - Recommending a friend bonus scheme - Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Joseph at We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you. Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay. Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. xehkeey We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level. Contact Joseph on /