At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and support students with SEMH needs through creative, engaging lessons.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in a nurturing educational environment.
- Benefits: Smaller class sizes, extensive training, and mental health support for staff.
- Other info: Enjoy autonomy in teaching methods and a supportive, family-like team.
- Why this job: Make a life-changing impact on vulnerable students and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: QTS or equivalent; experience with SEMH needs preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Chelmsford
Start Date: ASAP
Are you an inspirational educator who believes that behaviour is a form of communication? Can you look past a child's challenging moments to find their potential, spark their curiosity, and help them rebuild their relationship with learning? We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teacher to join our specialist team. In this role, you will be teaching children who have faced significant barriers in mainstream education. Many of our pupils have complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, alongside neurodiverse profiles such as Autism, ADHD, trauma, and attachment difficulties. This is not a standard teaching role. Here, you are a mentor, a safe space, and an educator all in one.
Your Core Responsibilities
- Nurture and Connect: Build trusting, positive, and non-judgmental relationships with vulnerable and hard-to-reach students.
- Deliver Adaptive Learning: Plan and deliver creative, highly engaging lessons tailored to small groups or 1:1 sessions, focusing on both academic progress and essential life skills.
- Manage Behaviour Adaptively: Implement proactive, restorative, and trauma-informed strategies to manage challenging behaviours calmly and consistently.
- Work Holistically: Collaborate closely with a dedicated team of teaching assistants, therapists, parents, and local authorities to wrap support tightly around every child.
- Champion Well-being: Incorporate regulatory strategies, therapeutic interventions, and outdoor or active learning breaks to help pupils manage their emotional literacy and resilience.
What We Are Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (Unqualified teachers with extensive specialist experience may be considered).
- Significant experience working with young people displaying complex SEMH needs and associated learning difficulties.
- Deep understanding of trauma-informed practice, nurture principles, or restorative justice in an educational setting.
- Exceptional resilience, emotional intelligence, and solution-focused mindsets when supporting students in crisis.
- Strong classroom management skills built on empathy, consistency, and de-escalation rather than sanctions.
What We Offer
- Smaller class sizes (typically 4-8 students) allowing you to genuinely focus on the individual child.
- Extensive therapeutic training, continuous professional development (CPD), and mental health support for staff.
- A highly supportive team environment that feels like a family, working together to celebrate every micro-victory.
- Greater autonomy and flexibility to adapt the curriculum, take learning outside, and use creative methods to keep students engaged.
If you have the passion, patience, and heart to make a life-changing difference to students who need it most, we want to hear from you.
SEMH Teacher in Chelmsford employer: Remedy Recruitment Group
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the welfare of young people and their families. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from tailored training opportunities and a collaborative environment that fosters growth and innovation in youth justice practices. Located in Solihull, this role provides the unique advantage of working within a vibrant community, making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people.
