Job Description

SEMH Maths Teacher - Bristol

Location: Bristol
Job Type: Full Time Long Term
Sector: SEMH / Alternative Provision

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a resilient and experienced SEMH Maths Teacher in Bristol for a full-time, long-term position within a specialist SEMH setting. This role is suited to a SEMH Maths Teacher who is confident managing challenging behaviour and committed to supporting young people who have struggled to thrive in mainstream education.

This SEMH Maths Teacher role in Bristol supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, many of whom present with high levels of dysregulation, poor emotional control and mistrust of adults. Behaviour can be challenging and unpredictable and success in this role relies heavily on strong boundaries, consistency and relationship-led practice.

Key Responsibilities - SEMH Maths Teacher (Bristol)

• Deliver Maths lessons to small groups of secondary-aged pupils
• Manage and respond to challenging behaviour using de-escalation strategies
• Apply trauma-informed and restorative approaches consistently
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may resist learning
• Adapt Maths teaching for pupils working well below age-related expectations
• Maintain clear routines, boundaries and expectations
• Work closely with behaviour mentors, TAs and pastoral staff
• Record progress, incidents and safeguarding concerns appropriately

Pupil Profiles

Pupils within this SEMH provision may present with:

• Emotional dysregulation and impulsive behaviour
• Verbal aggression, defiance or refusal to engage
• Attachment difficulties and anxiety
• Low self-esteem and negative experiences of school
• Significant gaps in Maths learning

A calm, firm and emotionally resilient approach is essential.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this SEMH Maths Teacher job in Bristol, you must:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Be able to plan and teach Maths across KS3 and KS4
• Have experience working with SEMH pupils (SEMH schools, PRUs, APs or similar)
• Be available full time for a long-term role
• Be confident managing behaviour in a specialist setting
• Be consistent, patient and solution-focused

Why Join Tradewind?

At Tradewind, we don't just place candidates - we champion them. Here's what you can expect:
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

If you are a SEMH Maths Teacher in Bristol looking for a full-time, long-term opportunity where behaviour management and relationship-building are central to success, apply today.