Pe Teacher

TeacherActive; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is partnering with a welcoming SEMH school in Colchester that is seeking a dedicated Teacher to support young people with SEMH needs. The role offers a full-time description during term-time with a competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.

You will plan engaging, differentiated lessons, adapt to individual learning needs and collaborate with Learning Support Assistants to provide a safe, structured environment that fosters emotional and academic growth.

Qualifications

• QTS or valid teaching qualification required.
• Ability to manage behaviour and create structured lessons.
• Experience with SEMH or SEND is beneficial but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated SEMH lessons.
• Support pupils aged with SEMH needs.
• Work with Learning Support Assistants.
• Monitor and record pupil progress.
• Maintain safeguarding standards.

Skills

QTS

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Adaptive teaching

SEMH/SEND experience

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

QTS or teaching qualification

Job description

Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Age Range: years

Are you a passionate and resilient Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives? Do you have the patience, creativity and confidence to engage pupils who may have faced barriers to education? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming and supportive SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Colchester that is looking to recruit a Teacher to work with young people aged .

The school supports pupils with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs who may find a mainstream school environment challenging. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teacher who wants to provide young people with the structure, encouragement and positive relationships they need to re-engage with education and reach their potential.

About the Role

As an SEMH Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging, accessible and differentiated lessons to pupils aged . You'll work closely with Learning Support Assistants and other professionals to provide a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

Building strong and trusting relationships will be a key part of the role. You'll need to understand that behaviour can be a form of communication and use a calm, consistent and positive approach to help pupils manage their emotions, develop confidence and engage successfully with their education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Teach and support young people aged with SEMH needs.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
• Build positive, consistent and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour or struggle to engage with education.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and resilience.
• Create a safe, structured and inclusive classroom environment.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Work closely with Learning Support Assistants and other professionals.
• Contribute to individual education plans and pupil targets where required.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant teaching qualification.
• A patient, resilient and compassionate approach.
• Strong classroom and behavioural management skills.
• The ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to adapt lessons to meet a range of individual needs.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Previous experience within SEMH, SEND, alternative provision or specialist education would be beneficial but is not essential.

In Return, You Can Expect

• A welcoming and supportive specialist school environment.
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• The opportunity to develop valuable SEMH and SEND experience.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Support from experienced education professionals.
• A varied role where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to young people who need additional support to succeed.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges coming out of your hard-earned pay.

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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

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.