SEND Teacher – SEMH Specialist
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Job Title: SEND Teacher
Location: London
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £170–£250 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term
Are you a passionate and dedicated SEND Teacher with experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Do you have strong behaviour management skills and the ability to create a positive, structured and nurturing learning environment?
Are you an experienced SEND Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with additional needs?
TeacherActive are proud to be recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed SEND Teacher to join a specialist SEND school in London, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including those who may display challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties, ADHD, Autism and additional learning needs.
The successful SEND Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging, differentiated lessons while creating a safe, supportive and inclusive classroom environment. You will work closely with Teaching Assistants, pastoral staff and the wider SEND team to help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.
The successful SEND Teacher will:
Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with SEMH needs.
Support students with emotional regulation, behavioural challenges and additional learning difficulties.
Implement positive behaviour management strategies and trauma-informed approaches.
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress.
Adapt teaching methods to suit individual learning styles and abilities.
Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs and pastoral teams.
Support pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring individual targets are met.
Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, independence and positive social interactions.
Maintain a safe, structured and supportive classroom environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Previous experience teaching pupils with SEMH needs, ideally within a specialist SEND school, PRU or Alternative Provision.
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
An understanding of trauma-informed teaching, de-escalation techniques and restorative approaches.
Experience supporting pupils with ADHD, Autism, challenging behaviour and additional learning needs.
Excellent communication, patience and relationship-building skills.
A flexible, resilient and compassionate approach to teaching. xsabvtc
A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
In return for the above, you can expect to receive:
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