Lead SEND Teacher

CAPTION: Job details

Posting date: 03 April 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 April 2026
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 77bc8f44-ecf3-458b-97d2-a4a40d2aaed6

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Has experience teaching students with SEND (either in specialist or mainstream settings).
Understands how to adapt lessons, manage behaviour positively and meet a range of learning needs.
Is reflective, enthusiastic and committed to professional development.
Builds strong relationships with students, staff and families.

What the school offers its staff

Employee Reward Scheme including high street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre.
A supportive, skilled and welcoming SEND team
The chance to make a meaningful difference in a well-resourced specialist provision

Commitment to safeguarding

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Has experience teaching students with SEND (either in specialist or mainstream settings).
Understands how to adapt lessons, manage behaviour positively and meet a range of learning needs.
Is reflective, enthusiastic and committed to professional development.
Builds strong relationships with students, staff and families.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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