SEND Teacher - Part Time, Bridgwater

Bridgwater College Academy is looking for a SEND teacher to work within their specialist autism resource centre from 1st September 2026. The Polden Centre is a vibrant and creative specialist ASC provision, aiming to prepare and enable students to succeed in mainstream secondary provision. We are keen to employ an enthusiastic, flexible and inclusive practitioner as part of the team.

Primary experienced colleagues, as well as secondary, are encouraged to apply for this position. Previous experience in a specialist provision is not essential, but an interest in developing skills that enhance inclusivity, is.

As a special educational needs (SEND) teacher you will plan and deliver personalised curriculums to ensure students reach their full potential, with support from mainstream teaching staff. The students in the Polden Centre all have EHCPs with a diagnosis of autism or social communication and sensory needs. You will benefit from the support of a very experienced team, so this is an opportunity to diversify into an inclusive SEND environment, or enhance skills already gained within SEND.

Part Time, Permanent

3 Days per week

Qualified Teachers Pay Scale

Start Date: September 2026

The successful candidate will:

• hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• be committed to inclusion and enthusiastic about working with students with SEND
• have the skills to work collaboratively within a team
• be able to build positive relationships with students and parents
• be highly motivated and willing to embrace or bring new ideas to the Centre
• be committed to developing their own skills
• understand how to adapt lessons, manage behaviour positively and meet a range of learning needs.
• be reflective, enthusiastic and committed to professional development

When you join BCA, you join a forward-thinking academy that values its staff as its greatest strength. We know that when teachers are supported, trusted, and inspired, amazing things happen in classrooms.

• Trust-wide leadership competencies framework
• Access to a professional leadership development coach
• An Employee Reward Scheme including high street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre
• Teacher Pension Scheme
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• A supportive, skilled and welcoming SEND team
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in a well‑resourced specialist provision

Closing Date for applications: Sunday 31st May 11:59pm

Early applications are encouraged. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and the vacancy may close earlier than the deadline advertised.

For more information on this role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Head of Centre - Sarah Wharton.

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, generous employer pension contribution, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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).