Package Description

• PE Teacher – Taunton TA3 5RH
• £27,456-£43,014 | Full Time (40 hours/week)
• Good Ofsted Rating

Purpose of the Role

To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours.

About Somerset Progressive School

Somerset Progressive School offers a calm, rural setting where pupils aged 7–19 with SEND, including Autism, receive personalised education and 1:1 or small group support. In 2019, we proudly won the Positive Behaviour Support Award—recognising our commitment to creating a supportive, uplifting environment for every learner.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, evidence-informed lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils, including those with SEND and trauma histories.
• Use assessment data to monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Promote pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development through trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, consistent with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and specialist staff to provide effective support.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment, and behaviour management in special education settings.
• Proven experience teaching pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
• QTS or QTLS.
• Ability to plan, deliver, and assess effective teaching and learning.

Benefits of Joining [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.