SEN Teacher

Two Bridges Academy, Alveston, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3JT

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Part time: 19.5 hours a week, Wednesday to Friday.
• Contract type: Fixed term - until 31st August 2026
• Pay scale: MPS - UPS3
• Additional allowances:

  Plus SEN allowance.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2026. Although this role is currently fixed term, there is a possibility that thiswill transition into a permanent role from September 2026.

We specialise in supporting young people with severe learning disabilities (SLD) or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). Pupils may also have co-existing conditions such as autistic spectrum condition (ASC) or complex medical needs.

We are looking for a Teacher who understand the needs of pupils with these complex SEND needs and share our passion for fostering a learning environment which nurtures, challenges and celebrates every pupil.

As a Teacher, you will have a vital role in making a positive impact on the lives of our students and their families. You will achieve this by planning, delivering, and assessing our holistic curriculum, which is designed to support students in achieving their planned goals, improving communication and social skills, accessing therapeutic support, and overcoming barriers to learning.

You will provide strong leadership and direction to the class team to ensure systems are in place which allow the class to operates smoothly and to support pupils to navigate the school day.

You will also foster strong relationships with families and offer professional support in a compassionate and effective manner.

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

• We are a positive and energetic team that values support and collaboration.
• You will contribute to the growth and development of a new expanding school.
• You will work in a purpose built provision with specialist facilities.
• You will receive a comprehensive programme of induction, training and support.
• Daily Staff Professional Time (non-contact time) is built into your contracted hours.
• Most importantly, you will gain memorable experiences of supporting pupils to learn and develop their independence and self-confidence.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Interviews are due to take place on Friday 27th February and Monday 2nd March.

Tours will take place on Tuesday 3rd February. If you would like to take part, please contact the school on 01454 553003.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application Form - Teacher.docx - 152 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher JD and PS Jan 2024 (1).pdf - 198 KB (opens in new tab)

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Oct25.pdf - 1.05 MB (opens in new tab)

About Two Bridges Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 40 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Two Bridges Academy website
• Email address: hr@enabletrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/two-bridges-academy

Arranging a visit to Two Bridges Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@enabletrust.org.uk.

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