SEMH Teacher
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2025 |
| Location: | CO4 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | SENDirect |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 33858-65641 |
Summary
Are you a passionate, resilient, and experienced teacher with a commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
A school in Essex is looking for a dedicated SEMH Teacher to join their team full-time from September 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a specialist setting that is truly pupil-centred. You'll be joining a strong and supportive team that understands the value of trauma-informed practice, flexible teaching strategies, and meaningful, relationship-based learning.
• Build strong, consistent relationships that foster emotional regulation and self-confidence
• Deliver creative and adapted lessons to meet the needs of SEMH learners
• Support pupils with diverse learning profiles including Autism, ADHD, and anxiety
• Work closely with TAs, pastoral staff, and external professionals
• Implement clear routines, positive behaviour management, and therapeutic strategies
• Track academic, social, and emotional progress
• Experience working in an SEMH or high-needs SEND environment
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Calm, consistent behaviour management and communication style
• A relational and trauma-informed approach to learning
• A passion for helping pupils re-engage in education
At SENDirect, we're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants must undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide references. We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK - sponsorship is not available.
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, click "APPLY" now or get in touch to learn more.
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