Specialist Teacher - SEMH

As an SEMH Teacher, you’ll deliver creative, differentiated lessons designed to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of every learner.

Your responsibilities will include:

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

• Embedding trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches in all aspects of teaching and classroom management.

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

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

• Working closely with teaching assistants, SENCOs, and therapeutic staff to deliver personalised support plans.

• Tracking progress and celebrating every success — academic or personal.

This role is likely to become permanent for the right candidate. 

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

The ideal candidate will be:

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

• Knowledgeable in trauma-informed and restorative practices.

• Skilled in differentiating learning and adapting approaches 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.

Experience teaching pupils with autism (ASC), ADHD, or attachment difficulties would be highly advantageous.

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS).

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

• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service.

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment agency, supporting teachers and support staff across the UK.
We pride ourselves on helping dedicated professionals find fulfilling roles where they can make a lasting difference.

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

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

• 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 and Team Teach training.

• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who understands SEMH education.

If you’re a compassionate and 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 Bath — one learner at a time.

Apply now to begin your next rewarding teaching role in an SEMH school setting.

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