SEMH Teacher

Axcis Education Recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and mentoring

Supportive, collaborative environment

Competitive salary on national scale

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEMH Teacher to join a Kingston school. You will deliver an inclusive SEMH-focused curriculum, helping pupils build resilience, confidence and academic progress.

Responsibilities include planning lessons across KS2–KS4, developing individual support plans, and collaborating with staff and external agencies to ensure coordinated wellbeing support. A proactive, reflective educator is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status is essential
• Experience delivering SEMH-focused lessons
• Strong communication and reflective practice

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess SEMH lessons across KS2–KS4
• Develop individualized support plans with evidence-based interventions
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral teams and external agencies
• Lead small-group and 1:1 sessions addressing anxiety and emotional literacy
• Monitor progress, maintain records and provide parent reports
• Contribute to school-wide SEL initiatives and policy development

Skills

QTS

SEMH experience

Communication

Education

QTS required

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate SEMH Teacher to join our vibrant school community in Kingston. You will deliver a high-quality, inclusive curriculum that meets the social, emotional, and mental health needs of our pupils, fostering resilience, confidence, and academic progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess engaging SEMH-focused lessons across KS2-KS4.
• Develop and implement individualized support plans, using evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate with class teachers, pastoral teams, and external agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to student wellbeing.
• Lead small-group and one-to-one sessions addressing anxiety, behaviour regulation, and emotional literacy.
• Monitor progress, maintain accurate records, and produce timely reports for parents and senior staff.
• Contribute to whole-school SEL initiatives, staff training, and policy development.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
• Proven experience working with pupils with SEMH difficulties.
• Strong knowledge of current SEMH frameworks, safeguarding, and safeguarding legislation.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and reflective practice skills.

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification in Psychology, Special Educational Needs, or related field.
• Training in CBT, REACT, or other therapeutic approaches.

What we offer

• Competitive salary on the national scale.
• Professional development and mentoring.
• Supportive, collaborative environment focused on wellbeing.
• Temporary position unless otherwise stated.

Equal opportunities

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Contact

Contact: Jake White

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 1068