SEMH Teacher

TeacherActive Limited.; Essex; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an SEMH Teacher for a specialist independent school in Coggeshall, Essex. The role focuses on pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and related needs, offering a structured, supportive learning environment with small class sizes and EHCP-based targets.

You will work with LSAs and pastoral staff to deliver differentiated lessons, manage behaviours using trauma-informed techniques, and help pupils progress academically and socially.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND or SEMH is essential.
• Experience with SEMH/ASD/ADHD etc.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Experience in specialist schools, PRUs, or SEMH settings is desirable.
• Ability to deliver differentiated lessons for pupils at different levels.
• Understanding of EHCPs and individual learning plans.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach to teaching.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, PDA and related needs.
• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, school avoidance or relationship difficulties.
• Deliver lessons in small groups and 1:1, adapting strategies to meet individual needs.
• Implement positive behaviour support, de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches.
• Identify triggers and support students with emotional regulation and transitions.
• Develop individual learning plans in line with EHCPs.
• Collaborate with LSAs, pastoral staff and other professionals to support development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils with disrupted education or ACEs.
• Create a safe, consistent and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

QTS

SEND/SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed approaches

Differentiated teaching

EHCPs understanding

Education

QTS

Job description

SEMH Qualified Teacher Coggeshall, Essex

Location: Coggeshall, Essex (CO6)
Salary: £33,500 £52,000 per annum
SEN Allowance: £2,885 £5,690 per annum (subject to eligibility and employer confirmation)
Contract: Full-Time Long-Term / Permanent
Start Date: ASAP / January 2027

About the Role

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate SEMH Teacher to join a specialist independent school in Coggeshall, Essex.

The school supports children and young people with a range of complex social, emotional and mental health needs, including ASD, ADHD, PDA, ODD, OCD, emotional dysregulation, challenging behaviour and difficulties accessing mainstream education.

We are looking for a confident, resilient and dedicated teacher who understands the challenges pupils with SEMH needs can face and can create a structured, supportive and engaging learning environment.

Pupils have EHCPs and benefit from individualised learning programmes, small class sizes and a personalised approach to education.

The Role

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, PDA and associated learning needs.

• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, school avoidance or difficulties building relationships.

• Deliver lessons within small groups and on a 1:1 basis, adapting teaching strategies to meet individual needs.

• Implement positive behaviour support strategies, de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed approaches.

• Recognise triggers and support pupils with emotional regulation, transitions and managing challenging situations.

• Develop individual learning plans and targets in line with pupils' EHCPs.

• Work closely with LSAs, pastoral staff and other professionals to support pupils' academic, emotional and social development.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced disrupted education or adverse childhood experiences.

• Create a safe, consistent and nurturing classroom environment that encourages engagement and progress.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Essential

• Previous experience teaching pupils with SEND or SEMH Essential

• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, PDA, ODD or challenging behaviour.

• Strong understanding of behaviour management, de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies.

• Experience working within specialist schools, PRUs, alternative provisions or SEMH settings is highly desirable.

• Confidence delivering differentiated lessons to pupils working at different academic levels.

• Understanding of EHCPs, individual learning plans and trauma-informed approaches.

• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to teaching.

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people to achieve their full potential.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary of £33,500 £52,000, depending on experience.

• SEN Allowance reference range of £2,885 £5,690 per annum, subject to confirmation that an additional allowance applies to this position.

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment.

• Small class sizes and a personalised approach to teaching.

• A supportive specialist environment with experienced teaching assistants and pastoral staff.

• Access to specialist SEMH training, behaviour management and physical intervention training.

• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

• Dedicated support from your TeacherActive consultant.

• Referral scheme and additional TeacherActive benefits.

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

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.