Secondary Teachers Required

KS3/KS4 SEMH Teacher

Location: Bristol (BS9 and surrounding areas)
Contract: Full-Time.
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner by negotiation)

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, resilient, and compassionate KS3/KS4 Teacher to join our specialist provision supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Based in North Bristol, this rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of pupils who require a nurturing, structured, and trauma-informed educational environment.

You will teach and support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging and differentiated lessons that enable learners to achieve both academically and personally. Many pupils may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, disrupted education, additional SEND needs, or barriers to learning that require a highly personalised approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to the individual needs of learners with SEMH needs.
• Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to support engagement and emotional regulation.
• Use restorative and trauma-informed approaches to behaviour management.
• Monitor, assess, and record student progress against academic targets and EHCP outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral staff, therapists, families, and external agencies.
• Contribute to individual support plans and annual reviews.
• Support pupils in developing confidence, resilience, social skills, and readiness for adulthood.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching KS3 and/or KS4 students.
• Knowledge and understanding of SEMH, SEND, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour support strategies.
• Strong classroom management and de-escalation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A flexible, patient, and solution-focused approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Desirable

• Previous experience within an SEMH school, alternative provision, PRU, or SEND setting.
• Team Teach, MAPA, Thrive, or equivalent behaviour support training.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, attachment difficulties, or trauma backgrounds.

What We Offer

• Small class sizes and high levels of support.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEMH training.
• A supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives every day.

Safeguarding Statement

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Apply today to join a passionate team dedicated to helping every young person achieve success, build confidence, and realise their full potential.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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