SEMH Class Teacher

TeacherActive Limited.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support

CPD courses

Market-leading pay

Referral program

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is recruiting for an experienced SEMH Class Teacher in a therapeutic education setting based in Bottesford. The role focuses on delivering STEM lessons while managing challenging behaviours and applying therapeutic approaches to support learning.

The position is full-time, temporary to permanent with an immediate start, and requires QTS/QTLS or relevant teaching qualifications; a driving licence is essential and experience with SEMH is essential.

Qualifications

• QTS, QTLS or a relevant teaching qualification (desirable)
• Proven experience supporting young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours (essential)
• Strong behaviour management experience with de-escalation skills
• Confidence delivering STEM subjects and adapting lessons to learners
• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive (essential)
• Patient, resilient and adaptable with excellent communication to support vulnerable young people

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging STEM lessons to SEMH students
• Implement therapeutic approaches and adapt teaching strategies
• Manage challenging behaviours to maintain a positive learning environment
• Build positive relationships and support student engagement and progress
• Collaborate with the team to ensure structured, nurturing learning
• Contribute to safeguarding and safeguarding compliance where required

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

STEM delivery

Communication skills

Job description

Are you an experienced SEMH Class Teacher or educator with strong behaviour management skills and a passion for supporting young people with additional needs?

Do you have experience working with students who display challenging behaviours and require a therapeutic approach to learning?

Are you confident delivering engaging STEM lessons while building positive relationships with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a therapeutic education setting based in Bottesford, supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and behavioural difficulties. The provision focuses on creating a structured, supportive and nurturing learning environment, helping students overcome barriers to education, develop positive relationships and re-engage with learning.

The setting is looking to appoint a dedicated SEMH Class Teacher on a full-time, temporary to permanent basis, with an immediate start available. The successful SEMH Class Teacher will deliver engaging STEM lessons, including Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, while managing challenging behaviours, implementing therapeutic approaches and adapting teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.

The successful SEMH Class Teacher will have:

• QTS, QTLS or a relevant teaching or education qualification (desirable), with experienced educators from alternative educational backgrounds also encouraged to apply
• Proven experience supporting young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours (essential)
• Strong behaviour management experience, with the ability to de-escalate challenging situations and maintain a positive learning environment (essential)
• Confidence delivering STEM subjects and adapting lessons to suit individual abilities and learning needs
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to drive (essential)
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to supporting vulnerable young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

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 and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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.