SEMH Teacher - North Bristol

Make a lasting impact on young lives through relationship-based, trauma-informed teaching.

About the Role

As an SEMH Teacher in North Bristol, you will deliver creative, engaging, and differentiated lessons that support the academic, social, and emotional development of every learner. You’ll play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing environment where pupils can grow, achieve, and build confidence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering accessible, inspiring lessons across a broad curriculum.

• Embedding trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches in daily teaching and classroom practice.

• Creating a calm, structured learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated to succeed.

• Managing behaviour using positive reinforcement and effective de-escalation strategies.

• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, and therapeutic staff to implement personalised support plans.

• Monitoring pupil progress and celebrating every achievement - academic or personal.

This role has strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, term time only.

About You

We’re looking for a committed, compassionate teacher who brings creativity, resilience, and a deep understanding of SEMH needs.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) with experience in SEMH, PRU, or alternative provision settings.

• Confident in trauma-informed and restorative approaches.

• Skilled at differentiating learning to meet a wide range of needs.

• Patient, empathetic, and resilient, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Passionate about creating inclusive, empowering learning experiences that promote emotional growth and academic progress.

• Experienced in supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD, or attachment needs (highly advantageous).

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold QTS or QTLS.

• Have recent experience working with children or young people with additional needs, ideally SEMH.

• Hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment agency, supporting teachers and support staff across the UK - including Bristol and the wider South West. We pride ourselves on connecting dedicated professionals with fulfilling roles where they can make a real difference.

We are fully committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff undergo thorough interview and referencing checks and must hold (or be prepared to obtain) an Enhanced DBS check.

What We Offer

As a valued member of the Vision for Education team, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE.

• Access to our Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability).

• Pension contributions (qualifying period applies).

• Full AWR compliance for fair pay and working conditions.

• FREE professional development, including Safeguarding.

• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands SEMH education across Bristol and the South West.

Apply Today

If you’re a compassionate, experienced teacher with a passion for supporting young people through a trauma-informed, relationship-based approach, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Vision for Education and help change lives every day in North Bristol - one learner at a time.

Apply now and take the next step in your rewarding career within an SEMH school.

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