English Teacher - SEN (SEMH / ASC)
January Start | Small Group Teaching
Tradewind Recruitment is working with several specialist SEN provisions to recruit English Teachers from early January. These settings support pupils with SEMH and ASC needs and offer highly structured, nurturing environments with small teaching groups of up to 10 pupils.
The role will involve teaching English across KS3 and KS4. At KS4, you will support learners working towards GCSE English, while KS3 pupils may present with significant academic delays. As such, these roles may particularly suit a primary-trained practitioner or a secondary teacher confident delivering a more differentiated, skills-based curriculum.
Pupils are often anxious learners who may display challenging behaviour linked to emotional regulation, trauma, or communication needs. Staff are expected to use trauma-informed, relational approaches, with a strong emphasis on consistency, predictability, and de-escalation.
The role may include:
Delivering adapted English lessons aligned to EHCP outcomes
Teaching GCSE English to KS4 cohorts
Supporting KS3 learners working significantly below age-related expectations
Working closely with support staff to maintain calm, regulated learning environments
Managing behaviour through positive relationships and clear boundaries
The ideal candidate will have:
Qualified Teacher Status or relevant teaching experience
Experience working with SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision
Confidence teaching English at GCSE and/or KS3 level
A calm, resilient, and reflective approach to behaviour
Flexibility to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs
Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?
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
This role is ideal for teachers seeking to work in specialist settings without the constraints of mainstream classrooms, supporting pupils to re-engage with learning at their own pace.
If you are a SEMH/ASC English Teacher in Bristol looking for a full-time, long-term opportunity where behaviour management and relationship-building are central to success, apply today