Connex - Bristol
Special Educational Needs Teacher
Location: Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Salary: £150 – £235 per day (depending on experience and responsibilities)
Start Dates: September 2026
About the Role
Connex Education is seeking passionate Special Educational Needs Teachers to support a variety of specialist schools across Bristol & South Gloucestershire.
We have a broad range of opportunities available, including flexible supply work, short-term cover, and long-term placements. These roles offer the opportunity to work within supportive specialist settings where teaching is highly personalised and centred around the individual needs of each pupil.
Our partner schools support children and young people with needs including ASC, SEMH, SLD, PMLD, SLCN, emotionally based school avoidance and other complex learning needs. We carefully match teachers to schools that align with their skills, interests and preferred age ranges.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced SEND practitioners or mainstream teachers and ECTs looking to broaden their experience within specialist education.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)
- Experience supporting pupils with SEND is desirable
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual needs
- Commitment to inclusion and positive outcomes for pupils
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply through Connex Education
Why Join Connex Education?
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
- Free access to our Classroom Teacher and SEND Toolkits for professional development
- Career progression opportunities through our professional development pathways
- Wellbeing support and refresher training for modern educational settings
- A dedicated SEND specialist consultant to support your career journey
Apply today or contact Charlotte on 0117 486 5001 or [email protected].
Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.