SEMH Qualified Teacher – Coggeshall, Essex
Location: Coggeshall, Essex (CO6)
Salary: £33,500–£52,000 per annum
SEN Allowance: £2,885–£5,690 per annum (subject to eligibility and employer confirmation)
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term / Permanent
Start Date: ASAP / January 2027
About the Role
TeacherActive is currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate SEMH Teacher to join a specialist independent school in Coggeshall, Essex.
The school supports children and young people with a range of complex social, emotional and mental health needs, including ASD, ADHD, PDA, ODD, OCD, emotional dysregulation, challenging behaviour and difficulties accessing mainstream education.
We are looking for a confident, resilient and dedicated teacher who understands the challenges pupils with SEMH needs can face and can create a structured, supportive and engaging learning environment.
Pupils have EHCPs and benefit from individualised learning programmes, small class sizes and a personalised approach to education.
The Role
Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, PDA and associated learning needs.
Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, school avoidance or difficulties building relationships.
Deliver lessons within small groups and on a 1:1 basis, adapting teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
Implement positive behaviour support strategies, de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed approaches.
Recognise triggers and support pupils with emotional regulation, transitions and managing challenging situations.
Develop individual learning plans and targets in line with pupils' EHCPs.
Work closely with LSAs, pastoral staff and other professionals to support pupils' academic, emotional and social development.
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced disrupted education or adverse childhood experiences.
Create a safe, consistent and nurturing classroom environment that encourages engagement and progress.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Essential
- Previous experience teaching pupils with SEND or SEMH – Essential
- Experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, PDA, ODD or challenging behaviour.
- Strong understanding of behaviour management, de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies.
- Experience working within specialist schools, PRUs, alternative provisions or SEMH settings is highly desirable.
- Confidence delivering differentiated lessons to pupils working at different academic levels.
- Understanding of EHCPs, individual learning plans and trauma-informed approaches.
- A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to teaching.
- A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people to achieve their full potential.
What We Offer
- Competitive annual salary of £33,500–£52,000, depending on experience.
- SEN Allowance reference range of £2,885–£5,690 per annum, subject to confirmation that an additional allowance applies to this position.
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment.
- Small class sizes and a personalised approach to teaching.
- A supportive specialist environment with experienced teaching assistants and pastoral staff.
- Access to specialist SEMH training, behaviour management and physical intervention training.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Dedicated support from your TeacherActive consultant.
- Referral scheme and additional TeacherActive benefits.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work
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