SEND Teacher (ECT Welcome)

Your first teaching role… in a school where every small win matters

Just finished your PGCE and thinking about going into SEND?

It’s a big step, but it’s also one of the most rewarding paths you can take. And the right school makes all the difference.

Not sure which setting suits you best yet? That’s completely fine. Whether it’s ASD, SEMH, or a more complex needs environment, we’ll help you explore your options and find a school where you feel confident, supported, and ready to grow.

We’re working with a range of brilliant SEND schools across Bristol, all of which genuinely support Early Career Teachers. You won’t be left to figure things out alone. You’ll be guided, backed, and part of a team that’s completely in it together.

What you’ll be walking into:

A calm, nurturing environment where relationships come first

A supportive SLT who understand the realities of SEND classrooms

A dedicated ECT mentor and regular check-ins

Small class sizes with strong TA support

A team that celebrates progress in all its forms, big or small

What your role will look like:

Teaching a class of pupils with additional needs, including autism and SEMH

Creating structured, engaging lessons tailored to individual learners

Building trust and consistency with pupils who need it most

Working closely with TAs, SENCOs, and therapists

Learning how to adapt, respond, and grow your confidence every day

What you’ll need:

UK QTS (or pending from your PGCE)

A calm, patient approach and a willingness to learn

Genuine interest in SEND and inclusive education

Resilience, empathy, and a good sense of humour

Why work with Protocol Education?

We know starting your career in SEND can feel like a leap, so we make sure you’re supported from day one, and matched to the right setting for you.

Free access to our CPD Academy, including SEND-focused training

A dedicated consultant who listens and helps you find your fit

Interview prep, trial days, and the chance to explore different settings

Roles in schools that truly value their staff

Thinking about SEND but want to find the setting that feels right?

Let’s figure it out together. We’ll help you explore your options, build your confidence, and land somewhere you can really thrive

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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