KS3 Teacher – SEMH & SEND

Connex Education; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Paid weekly via PAYE

Long-term placements with potential to

Accredited CPD access (SEND Toolkit)

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting a KS3 Teacher to support SEMH and SEND learners in Bristol. You will deliver personalised lessons, adapt to individual needs, and build trusting relationships to re-engage students in learning.

We welcome experienced teachers in SEMH/SEND or those transferring from mainstream settings, with a calm, patient approach and strong classroom management. Full-time, long-term supply with potential for permanent roles.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with SEMH/SEND or challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient, resilient with strong behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and personalised KS3 lessons.
• Support pupils with SEMH/SEND needs and other barriers to learning.
• Collaborate with TAs, therapists, families and external professionals to provide holistic support.
• Monitor progress using effective assessment and feedback.
• Foster resilience, independence and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

QTS or equivalent qualification

Experience with SEMH/SEND

Behaviour management

Communication & teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

KS3 Teacher – SEMH & SEND

Location: Bristol
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Long-Term Supply with Potential for Permanent Opportunities
Salary: £160 – £250 per day (dependent on experience and assignment)

Are you a passionate teacher looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people?

Connex Education is working with a number of specialist SEMH schools and alternative provisions across Bristol, offering exciting opportunities for resilient and relationship-focused KS3 Teachers. These roles are ideal for teachers who are committed to inclusive education and want to support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning within nurturing, specialist environments.

Whether you already have experience within SEMH and SEND settings or are looking to transfer your skills from mainstream education, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a KS3 Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and personalised lessons across the Key Stage 3 curriculum.
• Adapt learning to meet the individual needs of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and other additional learning needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage pupils to re-engage with education.
• Create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment where pupils can develop both academically and personally.
• Use effective assessment to monitor progress and celebrate achievement.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists, families and external professionals to provide holistic support for pupils.
• Promote resilience, independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing through your teaching and daily interactions.

About You

We’re looking for teachers who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Have experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour, or are eager to develop within specialist education.
• Are calm, patient and resilient with excellent behaviour management skills.
• Can build strong relationships based on trust, consistency and respect.
• Are committed to inclusive education and believe every young person can succeed.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Why Choose Connex Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE.
• No umbrella companies or hidden deductions.
• Long-term placements with the potential to secure permanent positions.
• Opportunities across a network of specialist SEMH schools and alternative provisions throughout Bristol.
• A dedicated education consultant with SEND expertise.
• Free access to our accredited CPD, including the SEND Toolkit and Classroom Teacher Toolkit.
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities within specialist education.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.