SEMH Teacher

This school is a specialist provision dedicated to supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are seeking a resilient, compassionate and creative teacher who can build strong relationships and provide a consistent, nurturing approach to learning. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as a SEMH Teacher:

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs of pupils with SEMH

• Create a safe, predictable and structured classroom environment that supports emotional regulation

• Develop and implement behaviour and learning support strategies in line with pupils' EHCPs

• Foster positive relationships with pupils, built on trust, consistency, and respect

• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team including teaching assistants, therapists and external professionals

• Monitor and assess pupil progress, using appropriate frameworks and recording systems

• Communicate effectively with parents/carers and other stakeholders

• Contribute to the wider life of the school including enrichment activities, therapy-based approaches, and team meetings

• Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times

Ideal SEMH Teacher:

• Hold QTS or equivalent, with experience teaching pupils with SEMH or in alternative provision (AP), PRUs, or specialist settings

• Be committed to trauma-informed practice and inclusive education

• Have a flexible, empathetic and consistent approach to behaviour and engagement

• Be confident in using a range of strategies to support emotional wellbeing and resilience

• Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills as an SEMH Teacher.

• Be passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people

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, and Devon. 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. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. 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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