Special Needs Teacher

Posting date:	08 September 2025
Salary:	£162.31 to £223.63 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 October 2025
Location:	TA1 1AA
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	TAASQTSEN-8985

Summary

SEND Teacher – Secondary (Primary Curriculum) | Taunton

Are you an experienced and compassionate SEND Teacher looking for your next opportunity?
We are seeking a dedicated teacher to work full-time with students aged 11–16 in Taunton, delivering learning at a Primary Curriculum level to children with a range of additional needs, including:

• ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

  
  

• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

  
  

• SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)

  
  

• PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)

  
  

• Complex needs

  
  

  The Role:

  • Full-time teaching in a supportive SEND school environment

    
    

  • Planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual needs

    
    

  • Creating a nurturing and inclusive classroom where every student can thrive

    
    

  • Working closely with support staff, therapists, and families to achieve the best outcomes

    
    

    What We’re Looking For:

    • QTS/QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification

      
      

    • Experience teaching students with SEND, ideally across a range of needs

      
      

    • Knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and how to adapt it for older learners

      
      

    • Patience, creativity, and a commitment to making a difference

      
      

      What’s On Offer:

      • Paid to scale in line with your experience

        
        

      • A supportive, welcoming school environment

        
        

      • Professional development opportunities

        
        

      • Ongoing support from your dedicated TeacherActive consultant

        
        

        Location: Taunton
        Pay: Paid to scale
        Contact: alec.stott@teacheractive.com | 01392 693313

        All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
        
        
        
        Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
        
        
        
        Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
        
        TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.