SEMH Teacher – Secondary

SEMH Teacher – Secondary

Location: Bristol
Pay: £150–£250 per day PAYE
Job Type: Flexible Supply, Temporary, Long-Term & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities
Start Date: Flexible Supply

About the Role

Connex Education Partnership is looking for Secondary Teachers of all specialisms to support specialist SEND settings and alternative education provisions across Bristol and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a secondary qualified teacher who enjoys working with young people who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education and who benefit from a smaller, more personalised learning environment.

As a supply teacher, you may work across a variety of specialist settings, teaching engaging and accessible lessons while helping pupils build confidence, independence, resilience and positive attitudes towards learning.

The Pupils

You may support young people who experience SEMH, behavioural needs, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma and attachment needs, autism, ADHD, communication difficulties or other complex SEND.

Some pupils may have experienced disrupted education, exclusion or difficult life experiences, and may need additional support with relationships, routines, boundaries and engagement.

Your Role

Depending on the length and expectations of the role, you may:

• Deliver engaging and accessible secondary lessons
• Adapt teaching to individual abilities and learning needs
• Establish clear routines and expectations
• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Use appropriate de-escalation and restorative approaches
• Encourage engagement, independence and confidence
• Manage challenging or distressed behaviour appropriately
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching where required
• Work alongside Teaching Assistants and specialist staff
• Follow individual learning, behaviour and support plans

What We’re Looking For

• QTS is essential
• Secondary teaching experience
• Experience supporting SEND or SEMH pupils is desirable
• Strong behaviour and classroom management skills
• The ability to adapt lessons for different abilities and needs
• A calm, consistent and approachable teaching style
• Confidence working with pupils who may become distressed or dysregulated
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Experience in specialist education, alternative provision, nurture settings or pastoral environments would be advantageous.

Why Connex?

• Competitive daily rates that match your experience
• Flexible supply work around your availability
• Day-to-day, temporary and long-term placements
• Temp-to-perm opportunities
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• Free SEND Toolkit and CPD training
• Funded formal qualifications
• Career progression opportunities
• Wellbeing support and refresher training
• Dedicated specialist SEND consultant
• Ongoing support throughout your placements

Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

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.