SEMH Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teacher for a Derby City school from September 2026. The role involves supporting pupils with SEMH needs, helping them regulate behaviour and re-engage with learning in a structured, nurturing environment.

Hours are 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only). The school emphasizes small class sizes, strong pastoral support and an experienced team to aid student progress.

Qualifications

• SEMH/SEN/PRU or alternative provision experience
• Trauma-informed and restorative practice knowledge
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs across KS3 and 4
• Deliver behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Provide 1:1 and small-group learning and emotional support
• Implement behaviour plans and risk assessments
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and engagement
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare procedures

Job description

SEMH Teacher
Location: Derby City

Contract: Sepember 2026 - On going supply
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Setting: SEMH Secondary School KS3 - KS4

About the Role
An inclusive SEMH secondary school in Derby City is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teacher from September 2026. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them regulate behaviour, build confidence and re-engage with learning.

The school provides a structured, nurturing environment with small classes, strong pastoral support and an experienced team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs across KS3 and 4




• Deliver behaviour management and de-escalation strategies




• Provide 1:1 and small-group learning and emotional support




• Implement behaviour plans and risk assessments




• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and engagement




• Uphold safeguarding and welfare procedures

The Ideal Candidate
Calm, resilient and nurturing, with experience supporting SEMH or SEN pupils. Confident managing challenging behaviour and building strong relationships.

Essential Requirements

• SEMH/SEN/PRU or alternative provision experience




• Trauma-informed and restorative practice knowledge




• Strong behaviour management skills




• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)




• Right to work in the UK