SEMH Teacher - Alternate provision

five

Bristol

Description

Job Details

  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Location: Bristol North / West
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Start Date: Wed 1st Apr 2026
  • Contact Name: Joseph Chambers
  • Contact Email: [email protected]
  • 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 special educational needs and disabilities. Both full-time and part-time opportunities may be available.

Salary: £190-220 per day

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.
  • Strong behaviour management skills and 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.

Able 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 need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

  • Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
  • Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
  • Recommending a friend bonus scheme
  • Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Joseph at 01174226167. We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

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.

Contact Joseph on 0117 422 6167 / [email protected]

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