SEND Humanities Teacher

SEND Humanities Teacher

Location: Bridgwater

Pay: £168.00 - £261.00 per day

Type:Maternity Cover Contract

Hours: Full-time

Start date:September 2026

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching History across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Ideally, experience working within a Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting, or a genuine willingness to support pupils with a range of additional needs.
• A nurturing, patient, and inclusive approach to teaching, with the ability to build positive relationships and foster pupil confidence.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills, adapting teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs and ensure all pupils can access the curriculum.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated History lessons that inspire and support learners of varying abilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills, working effectively with colleagues, support staff, families, and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
• Availability to work full time from as soon as possible, with flexibility to provide cover through October half term and potentially until Christmas.

• Weekly pay - no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu.

• PAYE contract - unless a candidate specifically requests otherwise, all candidates are paid via PAYE, providing the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer-employee relationship.

• Training & support - access to a broad range of free or heavily discounted training, including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.

• Fair pay policy - candidates are paid to scale; where any variation is required, written agreement will be provided in advance.

• Additional services - access to a network of partners offering support services such as tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more.