Job Description:

SEND PSHE Teacher

Location: Wedmore, Somerset

Pay: £168.80 – £243.45 per day

Type: Temp-Perm

Hours: Full-time

Start date: 01/09/2026 (possible sooner start date, depending on candidate availabilty)

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching PSHE within a SEND, secondary, or specialist school setting
• Strong subject knowledge across the PSHE curriculum, including areas such as emotional wellbeing, relationships, independence, and life skills
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, accessible, and highly structured lessons that meet a wide range of additional needs
• Confidence in differentiating activities to support pupils with diverse learning needs, including EHCP requirements
• Strong behaviour management skills, with a calm, consistent, and nurturing approach that supports pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• A commitment to promoting inclusion, independence, and positive personal development for all learners
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, working effectively with pupils, support staff, external professionals, and parents/carers

Elementa is the recruiting partner; therefore, applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting and background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20), unless you have a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the Update Service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role, please apply with your full, up-to-date CV.

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu.

• PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests otherwise, all candidates are paid via PAYE, providing the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer–employee relationship.

• Training & support – access to a broad range of free or heavily discounted training, including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.

• Fair pay policy – candidates are paid to scale; where any variation is required, written agreement will be provided in advance.

• Additional services – access to a network of partners offering support services such as tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more.