Somerset
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teacher to support pupils working at Key Stage 2 and Lower Key Stage 3 level, with needs including Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
This role focuses on helping pupils engage with learning, regulate emotions and build confidence within a calm, structured and supportive environment.
This opportunity would suit a teacher who is patient, adaptable and resilient, and who understands that progress may be gradual but deeply meaningful, academically, socially and emotionally.
You will work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, supported by experienced teaching assistants and specialist professionals in a well-resourced setting that values staff wellbeing and professional development.
The Setting
This specialist provision supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism and SEMH. Many pupils may present with high levels of anxiety and, at times, behaviours that challenge.
The setting adopts a trauma-informed approach, placing strong emphasis on building trusting relationships, creating emotional safety and understanding behaviour as a form of communication.
About the Role
You will teach a class of pupils working at KS2 / Lower KS3 level, delivering a flexible, pupil-centred curriculum tailored to individual needs. Your role will include supporting:
Social and emotional development
Communication and independence
Confidence building and life skills
You will use consistent, nurturing strategies to support regulation and engagement, adapting your teaching to meet a wide range of needs and abilities within the class.
This role is available on a full-time basis, with part-time options considered.
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / ECT / NQT)
Experience supporting pupils with SEND (ASD, SEMH, ADHD, learning difficulties)
A calm, consistent and inclusive teaching approach
An understanding of, or willingness to learn, trauma-informed practice
A genuine passion for supporting young people’s development
In Return, You Can Expect:
A creative and engaging curriculum
Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities, including trauma-informed training
Dedicated consultant support available 24/7
PAYE pay structure – no hidden fees
✨ 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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Salary description
£135.00 - £207.00 per day