SEND Teacher - Secondary

Job Title: SEND Teacher - Secondary

Location: Venturers’ Academy, Bristol

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher who believes every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive? At Venturers’ Academy, part of the E-ACT family, we are seeking an exceptional SEND Teacher to join our Secondary team. As a vibrant, inclusive specialist academy supporting students with autism and complex needs, we are committed to delivering personalised learning experiences that unlock potential, build confidence and enable every student to achieve more than they ever thought possible. This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented and supportive team at an academy recognised globally for its innovative approach and life-changing outcomes for young people.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning for secondary-aged students with autism and complex needs, ensuring all learners make strong academic, personal and social progress.
• Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons that meet the diverse needs, abilities and EHCP outcomes of individual students.
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, families and external agencies to provide a holistic approach to student development and achievement.
• Use effective assessment strategies to monitor progress, identify next steps and adapt teaching to maximise outcomes for all learners.

Pay range:

• M1 - U3 plus SEND allowance - £36,954.00 - £55,720.00
• 32.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
• Permanent

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (or recognised equivalent)
• Experience of teaching students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those with autism and/or complex needs.
• Strong understanding of SEND legislation, inclusive teaching practices and EHCP processes.
• Ability to adapt curriculum content and teaching strategies to meet a wide range of learning needs and abilities.
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to create a calm, structured and positive learning environment.

E-ACT Venturers’ Academy | Where everything’s possible

We are proud to lead a school where every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive. Venturers Academy is a specialist academy for students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), dedicated to providing an exceptional, nurturing environment where every learner can flourish.

Our approach is built on high aspirations, personalised support, and an unwavering belief in our students’ potential. We celebrate individuality, build confidence, and empower young people to achieve meaningful success, academically, socially, and emotionally.

Venturers Academy is based across three sites: our Secondary site at Hareclive Road, and two Primary sites at Withywood Road and St Anne’s Park. Each site is a place of opportunity, collaboration, and growth.

Whether you are an experienced educator or just beginning your journey in education, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where your talents will be nurtured, your professional development encouraged, and your contributions truly valued.

At Venturers Academy, we do more than educate, we inspire, support, and enable every child, and every colleague, to reach their full potential.

What are we about?

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.