SEMH Educator (1:1 ADHD)

Overview

As an SEMH Educator in a Bristol primary school, you will provide 1:1 emotional and wellbeing support to pupils, fostering safe and ready-to-learn mindsets. You’ll work with class teachers, SEN staff and pastoral leads to reinforce routines and self-regulation. You will support pupils during moments of dysregulation and emotional distress, contributing to a calm, caring school environment. This role offers meaningful, relationship-driven work with CPD opportunities and potential longer-term placements.

Pay / Benefits

• weekly PAYE pay
• £89–£95 daily rate
• £250 referral bonus
• CPD Academy access
• local Bristol consultant
• flexible placements

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 emotional and wellbeing support for pupils
• Support children during moments of dysregulation and emotional distress
• Encourage positive routines, engagement and self-regulation strategies
• Work closely with class teachers, SEN staff and pastoral leads
• Help pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn

Key requirements

• Background in mental health, psychology, SEN, care or youth work
• Patient, resilient and empathetic approach
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusting relationships
• Confidence supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs
• Calm, consistent presence in classroom and wider school setting

• empathy
• resilience
• communication
• relationship-building
• calmness

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