SEMH Teacher

SEMH Teacher - South Gloucestershire
- Flexible roles in SEMH Schools, PRUs & ALPs

At Tradewind Recruitment, we're real people who genuinely care about finding the right match between staff and the young people they support. We work closely with specialist provisions across South Gloucestershire, taking the time to listen, understand your strengths and place you where you can make the biggest impact.

We're currently looking for a confident, grounded and resilient SEMH Teacher to provide teaching and cover support to SEMH Schools, PRUs and Alternative Learning Provisions across South Gloucestershire. These settings often value strong, calm and positive role models who can build trust, de-escalate behaviours and provide stability for learners who need consistency more than anything.

The Role - SEMH Teacher
As a SEMH Teacher, you'll deliver creative, differentiated lessons that prioritise emotional safety alongside academic progress. Pupils may present with behavioural challenges, low attendance, trauma-linked responses, or barriers to learning. Your calm presence, humour and ability to reset the room will be key to success.

We're looking for people who:

Hold UK QTS - please don't apply for this role if you don't hold this qualification
Have taught in similar setting and have a trauma informed approach
Remain calm under pressure
Can set boundaries with warmth and clarity
Are active, confident and able to model positive behaviour
Bring reliability and a team-first attitude
Have experience with challenging behaviour (or the right mindset to learn)If you're ready to bring consistency, strength and empathy to young people who need it most, we'd love to hear from you.

Why 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
Apply today to join Tradewind Recruitment and make a real difference as a SEMH Teacher
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed