Job description

SEMH Teacher – Part-time, one half day per week, long-term temporary and ongoing, starting as soon as possible

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school where leaders have created a nurturing and inclusive environment that prioritises pupils’ personal development and well-being. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils feel safe and supported, while providing a curriculum that promotes independence and life skills. The school is committed to enrichment opportunities that help pupils thrive both academically and socially.

Duties as SEMH Teacher:

Deliver tailored lessons focused on life skills, independence, and enrichment activities
Plan and implement strategies to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
Monitor and report on pupil progress and well-being
Work collaboratively with support staff and external professionals
Uphold safeguarding and school policies at all times

Ideal SEMH Teacher:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience teaching pupils with SEMH needs in an educational setting
Strong understanding of behaviour management and personalised learning strategies
Ability to adapt teaching to promote independence and confidence
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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