SEMH Teacher - Yeovil

Five Education is working with a school in Yeovil, Somerset – we are recruiting teachers to deliver content to young people who have Autism and/or SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) needs. Some of the students will have additional needs including challenging behaviour and SpLD (ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia). The school is looking for candidates who have experience supporting children and/or young people with SEND, ideally Autism and SEMH. The pupils highly benefit from being at the school. In some cases, their attendance to school dramatically improves their life chances and the choices they make for their future. You will join a dedicated and motivated staff team. The school will consider people at the start of their teaching career who have transferable skills from other employment or those who have been working towards obtaining teacher training qualifications.

You will be an experienced teacher or someone who has worked as an HLTA. Some experience of SEMH/SEND is desirable, but the right person will benefit from training and CPD opportunities. You will be eager to develop your pedagogy by learning more about how ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) impact upon pupils and their education. Teaching materials and resources are provided. However, the school encourages individuality, so you are welcome to adapt learning materials to make your lessons more accessible and highly engaging. The successful candidate will benefit from a pay rate dependent on experience. If you are a resilient and highly motivating individual, then we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom to make progress in their education.
• Evidence differentiation in all tasks, so that all students can access the curriculum.
• Implement behaviour management tools.
• Help students to develop self‑regulation techniques, and learn when they need to employ them.
• Teach the curriculum using existing resources as well as your own initiative to engage pupils.

Essential Criteria

• A flexible and resourceful approach.
• At least 12 months’ experience supporting/teaching children or young people in an educational, care or coaching environment.
• Ideally, experience supporting/teaching children or young people with SEND.
• Right to work in the UK (a valid visa).
• Two recent child‑based references and relevant DBS/Police checks.
• Access to bicycle, car or proximity to main bus routes.
• Able to work 08:30–15:30, 5 days per week, term time only.

What Five Education can offer you

• Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days).
• Friend referral bonus scheme.
• Specialist support and mentoring while you are working.

Pay

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid, with no hidden fees such as admin fees or employer’s NI. Please note the pay rate is for illustration purposes and includes holiday pay.

Vetting

Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and a DBS; an interview will also be conducted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under‑represented at this level.