SEMH Teacher – Alternate provision

Job Details

• Job Type: Temporary
• Location: Bristol North / West
• Salary: Negotiable; £190-220 per day (illustrative)
• Start Date: Wed 1st Apr 2026
• Contact Name: Joseph Chambers
• Contact Email: joseph@fiveeducation.co.uk
• Contact Phone: 01174226167

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teacher to join a supportive and well‑resourced alternate provision school in Bristol. This role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and committed to supporting pupils with a range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Both full‑time and part‑time opportunities may be available.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, tailored lessons to meet the individual needs of pupils with SEMH needs.
• Deliver creative and differentiated sessions to small groups of students who may display challenging behaviour.
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, helping them to regulate emotions and develop coping strategies.
• Maintain clear communication with parents and carers where appropriate.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and school policies are followed at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience teaching pupils with SEMH/SEND (mainstream or specialist settings).
• A patient, adaptable, and nurturing approach to teaching.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for pupils with SEND.
• A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• The ability to de‑escalate challenging situations.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.
• Ability to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
• Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.
• Please note: if you do not have a Non‑Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70, which will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

Benefits

• Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
• Free DBS (refunded after you work 20 days).
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme.
• Specialist support and mentoring while you are working.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under‑represented at this level.

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