SEMH Teacher

7 days ago

Essex UK, United Kingdom Omg Hr Full time £30,000 - £50,000 per year

Job Description

We are seeking a resilient, compassionate, and skilled SEMH Teacher to join a dedicated specialist team at a forward-thinking SEMH school in Essex. This is an exciting opportunity to transform learning experiences for young people who require tailored support to reach their potential.

In this role, you will plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons that engage and motivate students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. You will use a trauma-informed approach, supported by strong behaviour management skills, to create a safe and positive learning environment where every child can thrive.

This full-time, permanent role offers excellent benefits and a chance to work in a highly supportive school community that values professional development and staff wellbeing. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring learning is accessible, engaging, and meaningful.

If you are passionate about inclusion and committed to making a difference, this could be your next step.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, differentiated teaching to meet the needs of students with SEMH

  • Create a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment

  • Implement effective behaviour management strategies in line with school policy

  • Build strong, trusting relationships with students, staff, and families

  • Monitor progress, record achievements, and adapt teaching as required

  • Contribute to curriculum development and whole-school initiatives

  • Collaborate with therapists, support staff, and external agencies to support individual needs

  • Promote students' personal, social, and emotional development alongside academic progress

Qualifications and Experience

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

  • Experience teaching students with SEMH or in alternative provision (preferred)

  • Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, adaptable approach

  • Understanding of trauma-informed practice and strategies for supporting SEMH learners

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Resilience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to student success

  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

SENDirect is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing, in line with DfE guidance. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today.
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