SEMH Teacher in Braintree

Location: Braintree

Salary: £120 - £320 per day

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Full-Time

Are you an inspirational and resilient SEMH Teacher looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact? We are seeking an exceptional SEMH Teacher to join a forward-thinking specialist school in Braintree from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly supportive and dynamic setting, empowering young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

As an SEMH Teacher, you will deliver engaging, trauma-informed and highly differentiated lessons that inspire students to re-engage with learning. You will play a key role in fostering a safe, structured and inclusive environment where students feel valued, supported and motivated to succeed. Working alongside experienced pastoral teams, behaviour specialists and support staff, you will help shape positive futures for some of the most vulnerable learners.

The successful candidate will be a passionate and adaptable practitioner with outstanding relationship-building skills, strong classroom presence and a genuine commitment to transforming the educational experiences of young people. Whether you are an experienced SEMH specialist or a teacher looking to transition into specialist education, this role offers an incredibly rewarding career opportunity.

Benefits:

• Competitive Daily Rates – Earn between £120 and £320 per day based on experience and responsibilities.
• Career Progression Opportunities – Access routes into leadership, pastoral and specialist SEND roles.
• Meaningful Impact – Play a pivotal role in improving life chances for young people with additional needs.
• Specialist Training and Development – Enhance your expertise through ongoing CPD and SEND-focused learning.
• Supportive and Collaborative Environment – Work alongside dedicated professionals who share a passion for student success.
• Long-Term and Permanent Opportunities – Build a rewarding career within a growing specialist education sector.

Requirements:

• QTS, PGCE, QTLS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience working with students with SEMH needs, SEND, alternative provision or challenging behaviour.
• Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• A trauma-informed, nurturing and student-centred approach.
• Strong communication, resilience and the ability to build positive relationships.
• A passion for raising aspirations, improving outcomes and helping every student reach their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that places student wellbeing, inclusion and achievement at the heart of everything it does. If you are ready to inspire, motivate and make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.