SEN Teacher; English Specialism

Overview

January 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. We are looking for an experienced SEN Teacher to join our brand-new Avonside School, helping us shape its foundations and build a nurturing environment where every young person can thrive.

At Avonside School, every young person deserves to feel seen, understood and capable of success. As our SEN Teacher with an English specialism, you’ll become a key part of that journey. Your classroom will be a space where language becomes connection, storytelling builds confidence, vocabulary fuels communication, and literature opens up new ways of understanding the world.

You will design flexible learning experiences rooted in curiosity and practical skill-building, using English as a tool to help pupils express themselves, access learning across the curriculum, and develop essential life skills. Whether you’re working one-to-one or with small groups, you’ll adapt your approach to each learner, nurturing progress at a pace that is meaningful to them.

You’ll also be an integral part of our multi-professional community. Working alongside therapists, LSAs, care staff and other teaching professionals, you will help shape personalised learning pathways and contribute to a supportive culture that values emotional wellbeing just as highly as academic growth.

Your impact will be felt beyond the classroom in the sense of accomplishment pupils carry with them and in the confidence they build day by day.

• Teach engaging, adaptive English lessons to individuals and small groups, ensuring learning is accessible and meaningful for every pupil.
• Track and assess pupil progress to inform planning, celebrate achievements and identify next steps.
• Lead on English across key stages, guiding curriculum planning, assessment and development.
• Contribute to whole‑school improvement, offering ideas and insights aligned to the School Development Plan.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team, sharing expertise and helping create consistent approaches across school and home.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold safeguarding, behavioural and regulatory standards.

• Qualified Teacher Status (UK QTS).
• Experience teaching in an educational setting.
• Experience planning, delivering and adapting lessons for learners with varying or complex needs.

Location:

Avonside School, Bristol BS4 5PS

Salary:
Up to £45,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Contract:

Permanent, (Term Time Only) Start now

Benefits:
Life Assurance, Pension scheme, Wellbeing Matters, Flexible Benefits Platform, Health and wellbeing support, 100s of discounts UK and abroad, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical Illness Cover, Family Growth Support, inclusive maternity and paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.