SEND Primary Teacher in Highbridge

Year 5 SEND Primary Teacher

Mainstream Primary School – Long-Term Opportunity

Location: Highbridge, Somerset
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until Christmas, with the potential to extend until the end of the academic year
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience and qualifications

About the Role

Connex Education are seeking a passionate, patient and dedicated Year 5 SEND Teacher to work within a mainstream primary school in Highbridge.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Primary Teacher who has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential.

You will be teaching a Year 5 class with SEND pupils, adapting your teaching approach to meet a range of individual learning needs. The school is looking for someone who can create a positive, inclusive and structured classroom environment where pupils feel supported, confident and motivated to learn.

The role is available to start ASAP and will initially run until Christmas, with the potential to continue through to the end of the academic year for the right candidate.

Your Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging Year 5 lessons that meet the needs of pupils with additional learning needs.

• Adapt and differentiate the curriculum to support pupils with varying abilities and SEND requirements.

• Create a positive, safe and inclusive classroom environment.

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage confidence, engagement and progress.

• Use effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a calm and purposeful learning environment.

• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and the wider school team to provide tailored pupil support.

• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, identifying areas for further development.

• Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – ECTs with relevant experience are welcome to apply.

• Experience teaching within a mainstream primary school.

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is highly desirable.

• Confidence adapting lessons and teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs.

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

• A patient, nurturing and flexible approach.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• The ability to commit to the role from ASAP until at least Christmas.

Benefits of Joining 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 specialist consultant to support your career journey.

• Opportunities for further long-term work across Somerset.

Interested?

If you’re a Primary Teacher looking for your next opportunity and have a passion for supporting children with SEND, we’d love to hear from you!

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.

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