SEMH Teacher

TimePlan Education; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a SEMH Primary Teacher for a specialist school in Bournemouth. The role involves supporting students aged 5-11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, offering a nurturing and therapeutic learning environment. Applicants are welcome regardless of qualifications; however, a strong passion for teaching and ability to engage with vulnerable students are essential.

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and inspiring young individuals.
• Nurturing, patient, empathetic, and holistic approach.
• Experience with SEMH or SEND settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a therapeutic SEMH school environment.
• Build meaningful relationships with vulnerable students.
• Support communication in a nurturing and consistent manner.

Skills

Therapeutic teaching approach

Emotional regulation strategies

Positive behavior strategies

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

SEMH Primary Teacher - Bournemouth

SEMH specialist school

We are looking for a Therapeutic Primary Teacher for a specialist SEMH school in Bournemouth. The school caters for students who cannot access mainstream education and has a therapeutic approach to teaching and learning with an onsite team of Therapy staff. The class sizes are small (typically 7 pupils per class) and focus on students' individual needs.

The school is a special school supporting young people from the age of 5-11 who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, associated with a range of special educational needs, including autism.

What TimePlan are looking for - SEMH Primary Teacher

• Therapeutic teaching approach
• Experience in teaching with emotional regulation and with positive behaviour/de-escalation strategies
• Positive role model to support communication with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach
• Experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication teaching background
• Ability to build solid and meaningful relationships with vulnerable students

What you can expect from this SEMH Primary Teacher role

• To teach in a setting with a likeminded team who are equally as dedicated to the learning and personal development of young people
• Excellent facilities in a fit-for-purpose school building
• Experience working in specialist therapeutic settings.

SEMH Primary Teacher Requirements

• Although this particular role requires QTS/QTLS, we want to hear from all Teachers no matter your qualifications!
• The passion for teaching and inspiring young people during a crucial stage of their personal and academic development.
• A nurturing, patient, empathetic and holistic approach

Although experience teaching in SEMH specialist settings is beneficial, we would also love to hear from individuals interested in taking their first steps into SEND settings.

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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