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)
About the Candidate
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
Contract & Recruitment Information
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.
ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT
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
Salary description
£168.00 - £243.00 per day