Teacher, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join the Briarwood Teaching Team as we launch our new site, Briarwood South in Knowle. Teaching opportunities are available at both our new site, Briarwood South, Throgmorton Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1HR
, and our existing sites in Fishponds. Applicants should clearly indicate which site they are applying for or both.

Briarwood School currently supports 167 pupils aged 3-19 with a diverse range of SEND. Provision is delivered through five departments across three sites in East Central Bristol, with planned expansion to four sites serving East Central and South Bristol. Many pupils have a diagnosis of autism with severe learning difficulties with behaviours that challenge.

We are seeking an innovative, motivated, organised, flexible, hardworking teacher who strives for excellence. You will be working in an environment which values independence and which makes learning for life fun. We are looking for a teacher who has:

• Good knowledge of the SEND code of practice.
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner who has aspirational expectations for their pupils.
• Has experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• Committed to safeguarding.
• Is resourceful, positive and enthusiastic, with a good sense of humour who enjoys working as part of a team.

• An exciting and innovative development of an all through community.
• A dedicated staff team who strive for excellence.
• A caring and inclusive ethos.
• A school which has supportive governors and parents with high expectations of the school.

Like us, you will be passionate about safeguarding, deeply committed to releasing potential and determined to make a difference every day.

Please see recruitment pack for more details.

Closing Date: 1st February 2026

Interviews: 11th February 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible dependent on notice period and safeguarding checks.

CVs are not accepted

Briarwood School is committed to providing Equal Opportunities for its pupils and staff and safeguarding children. All employees must have an enhanced DBS clearance.