Teacher - SEN

Vision for Education - Bristol; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive SEMH school in North Bristol seeks a full-time SEMH Teacher to help students re-engage with learning. In this long-term role, you will teach small classes of pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The school emphasizes relationships, offering a safe environment where you can build trust and confidence. Ideal candidates are calm, emotionally intelligent, and experienced or interested in SEMH settings. A strong opportunity for permanent placement exists for the right candidate.

Benefits

Strong supportive leadership

Training in trauma-informed practice

Small class sizes

Focus on relationships over results

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEMH needs or strong interest in the area.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour safely.
• Looking for a long-term role with emphasis on relationships.

Responsibilities

• Teach small classes of pupils with SEMH needs.
• Plan and deliver engaging, flexible lessons.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Calm and consistent

Emotionally intelligent

Experience in SEMH or trauma-informed settings

Ability to set clear boundaries

Strong relationship-building skills

Adaptability in lesson planning

Behaviour management

Understanding of safeguarding and inclusion

Job description

SEMH Teacher North Bristol

Full-Time Long-Term Immediate & Future Starts

We re recruiting a full-time SEMH Teacher to join a supportive SEMH school in North Bristol. This is a long-term role working with children and young people who need consistent, patient and emotionally aware teaching to help them re-engage with learning.

This role suits a SEMH Teacher who understands that behaviour is communication, and who can stay calm, steady and reflective even on challenging days. Relationships come first in this school, and staff work closely together to create a safe, structured environment where pupils can rebuild trust and confidence.

The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, often alongside additional needs such as autism, ADHD, learning difficulties or experiences of trauma. Small class sizes and strong pastoral support allow teachers the time and space to teach in a meaningful way.

We re looking for a SEMH Teacher who:

• Is calm, consistent and emotionally intelligent
• Has experience in SEMH, PRU or trauma-informed settings (or a strong interest in this area)
• Understands that behaviour reflects unmet needs
• Can set clear boundaries while remaining compassionate
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Is confident adapting lessons to suit emotional and academic needs
• Works closely with TAs, pastoral teams, and therapists
• Can manage challenging behaviour safely and professionally
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusion
• Is looking for a long-term role where relationships really matter

About the Role

• Full-time, long-term SEMH Teacher role in North Bristol
• Teaching small classes of pupils with SEMH needs
• Planning and delivering engaging, flexible lessons
• Supporting emotional regulation, routines and positive behaviour
• Working as part of a close-knit, multi-disciplinary team
• Making a genuine difference to pupils who need stability

The role starts on a temporary contract, with a strong opportunity to become permanent for the right SEMH Teacher.

Why This School?

• Strong, supportive leadership with a clear SEMH focus
• A staff team that looks out for each other
• Training in trauma-informed practice and behaviour support
• Small classes and realistic expectations
• A SEMH Teacher role where relationships come before results

If you re a SEMH Teacher looking for a full-time role in North Bristol and want to work in a school that values patience, consistency and understanding, we d love to hear from you.