SEMH Teacher

SEMH Teacher – Full-time, temporary to permanent from September 2026 This SEMH Teacher role offers the opportunity to work full time within a specialist post‑16 setting supporting learners with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The provision follows a primary‑style model, focusing on structure, consistency, and strong relationships to support engagement and progress. This role is well suited to a SEMH Teacher or a primary‑trained teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and supporting older learners through a nurturing, developmentally appropriate approach.

Duties as SEMH Teacher

• Plan and deliver structured, engaging lessons tailored to learners with SEMH needs
• Teach post‑16 students following a primary‑style model that supports routine and regulation
• Create a calm, predictable, and supportive learning environment
• Use positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies consistently
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning and emotional needs
• Build strong, trusting relationships to support engagement and confidence
• Monitor and assess learner progress, adapting provision as required
• Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and wider teams
• Contribute to personalised support plans and intervention strategies
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

Ideal SEMH Teacher

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Primary‑trained teachers are encouraged to apply
• Experience working with pupils or learners with SEMH needs
• Strong behaviour management and emotional support skills
• Calm, resilient, and flexible teaching approach
• Ability to adapt teaching for post‑16 learners using a primary‑style model
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Willingness to commit to a temporary role with the opportunity to become permanent
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

Your salary (dependent on experience) will be paid weekly through PAYE.

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