Semh School Teacher

Five Education is working with an SEMH primary school in the Bristol area to find suitable staff to support pupils who may have mental health issues and display challenging behaviour. The students you would work with will either be reintroduced to the classroom following a period of suspension or on a final warning before exclusion. This is a rewarding role for the right person as they will be developing a relationship based on trust with the students in order to help them achieve their potential and turn around their attitude towards learning. More often than not, these pupils will have experienced trauma in their lives and require a lot of patience and encouragement. Experience is not essential but beneficial. A perfect candidate would be passionate about learning, show initiative and organisational skills, resilience and flexibility. Responsibilities and duties:

• Guiding students - Supporting 1:1 and/or small groups of pupils
• Build trusting and constructive relationships with pupils
• Be a team player - Work with the school to ensure the best support and care
• Encourage engagement and development in child's learning
• Set challenges to promote self-esteem and independence
• Provide feedback to both teachers and pupils
• Encourage socialisation and good behaviour through being patient and empathetic

Personal Charecteristics beneficial for the role:

The ability to relate well with children and young adults.

• Work constructively as part of a team.
• Willingness to accept responsibilities and contribute ideas.
• Enthusiastic and flexible.
• Calm Personality.
• Committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Essential Criteria:

• QTS
• Commitment to personal professional development
• Right to work in the UK
• Valid/relevant DBS
• Two recent references
• 10 years (or nearest) work history

What can Five Education offer you?

• One of the best supply experiences in Bristol - check out our google reviews!
• Free specialised, in-person training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more.
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 5 days)
• Subsidised initial DBS cost (we pay £15, you pay £30)
• Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working.
• Free safeguarding training

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 employers' NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay. Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, and TRA checks, and will need to have a DBS; there will also be a face-to-face interview. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level. If you are interested contact,