SEMH English Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an English Teacher for specialist SEN provisions in Bristol. This position involves teaching English to KS3 and KS4 students with SEMH and ASC needs, focusing on adapting lessons for individual learning styles. Ideal candidates will have Qualified Teacher Status or relevant experience and should excel in behaviour management and relationship-building. This role offers a supportive environment with small group teaching, making it suitable for professionals passionate about re-engaging learners.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on skills

Free CPD courses

Flexible roles

Supportive work environment

Inclusive employer

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or relevant experience.
• Experience with SEN, SEMH, or alternative provisions.
• Confidence in teaching GCSE and KS3 English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver adapted English lessons aligned to EHCP outcomes.
• Teach GCSE English to KS4 cohorts.
• Support KS3 learners working below age-related expectations.
• Work with support staff to maintain calm learning environments.
• Manage behaviour through positive relationships and boundaries.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status or relevant teaching experience

Experience working with SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision

Confidence teaching English at GCSE and/or KS3 level

Calm, resilient, and reflective approach to behaviour

Flexibility to adapt teaching strategies

Job description

English Teacher - SEN (SEMH / ASC)

January Start | Small Group Teaching

Tradewind Recruitment is working with several specialist SEN provisions to recruit English Teachers from early January. These settings support pupils with SEMH and ASC needs and offer highly structured, nurturing environments with small teaching groups of up to 10 pupils.

The role will involve teaching English across KS3 and KS4. At KS4, you will support learners working towards GCSE English, while KS3 pupils may present with significant academic delays. As such, these roles may particularly suit a primary-trained practitioner or a secondary teacher confident delivering a more differentiated, skills-based curriculum.

Pupils are often anxious learners who may display challenging behaviour linked to emotional regulation, trauma, or communication needs. Staff are expected to use trauma-informed, relational approaches, with a strong emphasis on consistency, predictability, and de-escalation.

Responsibilities

• Delivering adapted English lessons aligned to EHCP outcomes
• Teaching GCSE English to KS4 cohorts
• Supporting KS3 learners working significantly below age-related expectations
• Working closely with support staff to maintain calm, regulated learning environments
• Managing behaviour through positive relationships and clear boundaries

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or relevant teaching experience
• Experience working with SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision
• Confidence teaching English at GCSE and/or KS3 level
• A calm, resilient, and reflective approach to behaviour
• Flexibility to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Your income matters: We’ll always secure the best rate for your skills
• Your development matters: 2,500+ FREE CPD courses via The National College
• Your flexibility matters: Roles that fit your lifestyle and goals
• Your wellbeing matters: Sunday Times Top 100 Employer four years running
• Your values matter: We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and truly inclusive

This role is ideal for teachers seeking to work in specialist settings without the constraints of mainstream classrooms, supporting pupils to re-engage with learning at their own pace.

If you are a SEMH/ASC English Teacher in Bristol looking for a full-time, long-term opportunity where behaviour management and relationship-building are central to success, apply today.