KS4 SEMH Teacher

five; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative SEN team

Supportive teaching environment

Job summary

Five, a specialist provision in South Bristol, is hiring a committed Secondary SEN Teacher to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role involves teaching a small Key Stage 4 class and requires Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

The ideal candidate will have experience with SEN pupils, strong behaviour management skills, and a patient, relational approach. The school offers small class sizes, a supportive SEN team, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent required.
• Experience with SEN and/or SEMH pupils is desirable.
• Ability to manage behaviours effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored lessons to a small KS4 class.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs.
• Collaborate with SENCO and external professionals.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Experience with SEN and/or SEMH pupils

Strong behaviour management

Trauma-informed approach

Ability to differentiate learning

Commitment to inclusive education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Details

• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Bristol East, Bristol South
• Salary: Negotiable
• Start Date: Wed 3rd Jun 2026
• Contact Name: Blake Boyland
• Contact Email: [e-mail]
• Contact Phone: [phone]

Secondary SEN Teacher – Specialist Provision (SEMH)

Location: South Bristol

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)

The Role

We are seeking a committed and resilient Secondary SEN Teacher to join a specialist provision within a secondary school in South Bristol. This rewarding role involves teaching a small Key Stage 4 class of students with predominantly Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

You will play a vital role in supporting students who require a highly personalised approach to learning, helping them to re‑engage with education, develop emotional regulation strategies, and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored, engaging lessons to a small KS4 class
• Support pupils with SEMH needs through structure, consistency, and relationship‑building
• Adapt curriculum content to meet a range of learning and emotional needs
• Implement strategies to support behaviour, wellbeing, and emotional regulation
• Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCO, and external professionals
• Monitor progress and contribute to Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and reviews
• Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience working with SEN and/or SEMH pupils (secondary or specialist settings desirable)
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• A relational, patient, and trauma‑informed approach
• Ability to differentiate and personalise learning effectively
• A commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners

What the School Offers

• A supportive and collaborative SEN team
• Small class sizes with high staff‑to‑student ratios
• Ongoing professional development in SEND and SEMH practice
• A well‑resourced specialist provision
• Opportunities to make a real and lasting impact on young people’s lives

Essential Criteria

• Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), Monday‑Friday 8:30‑15:30
• Right to work in the UK - we CANNOT accept sponsorship or a skilled worker visa
• Minimum two recent references, covering the last two years
• Up‑to‑date DBS/police check, or be willing to obtain 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.

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.