SEMH English Teacher: Inspire Confidence & Growth

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an SEMH English Teacher for a Portsmouth-based role. You will deliver engaging English lessons to students with SEMH needs, adapt teaching to diverse abilities and build a safe, supportive classroom environment where pupils can grow in reading, writing and communication.

The role requires QTS or equivalent and a compassionate, resilient approach to support students facing barriers to learning. Collaboration with TAs and pastoral teams is essential to success.

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach English with QTS or equivalent.
• Experience with SEMH, SEN, or alternative provision advantageous.
• Able to manage challenging behaviour and build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Teach across a range of abilities, adapting lessons to ensure all pupils can make progress.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Encourage students to develop confidence in reading, writing and communication.
• Use creative and engaging approaches to re-engage pupils with education.
• Manage behaviour positively and consistently.
• Monitor progress and celebrate individual achievements.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral teams and other professionals.

Skills

QTS English

Student support

Patience

Empathy

Behaviour management

Creative teaching

Relationship building

Raising achievement

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking an SEMH English Teacher for a Portsmouth-based role. You will deliver engaging English lessons to students with SEMH needs, adapt teaching to diverse abilities and build a safe, supportive classroom environment where pupils can grow in reading, writing and communication.

The role requires QTS or equivalent and a compassionate, resilient approach to support students facing barriers to learning. Collaboration with TAs and pastoral teams is essential to success.