SEMH Teacher

Flourish Education; Hereford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Pension Contributions

Safeguarding Training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Ongoing placement support

Competitive daily pay (£174–£240)

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking a Year 6 Teacher for a part-time afternoon role at a Hereford SEMH specialist school. The 8-pupil class has diverse needs and support staff on site to plan engaging learning and nurture development.

Applicants should have QTS and KS2 experience, with a track record in SEN/SEMH settings. You will adapt lessons, manage behaviour, and collaborate with the wider team to support academic and emotional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status with KS2 experience.
• Experience supporting pupils with complex SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management and calm, consistent approach.
• Ability to adapt lessons for individual needs.
• Collaborative work with classroom support staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Year 6 lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Differentiate learning to support pupils with SEMH needs.
• Create a calm, structured, nurturing classroom environment.
• Work with support staff to ensure consistent learning and behaviour.
• Manage challenging behaviour using trauma-informed strategies.
• Support pupils' social development and readiness for next education stage.
• Collaborate with school team and contribute to support plans.

Skills

QTS

KS2 experience

SEMH/SEN setting

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed approach

Education

QTS

Job description

Are you a dedicated and experienced KS2 Teacherwith previous experience supporting pupils with complex SEMH needs?

A specialist SEMH school in Hereford is seeking a confident and experienced Year 6 Teacher to join their team from September on a long-term basis. This is a part-time role working afternoons only, Monday to Friday, with the school also open to candidates looking to work 3 or 4 afternoons per week.

This role is ideal for an experienced teacher who has previously worked with pupils with complex SEMH needs and can confidently manage challenging behaviour while creating a calm, consistent, and nurturing learning environment.

The Year 6 class consists of 8 pupils with a range of additional and complex needs, with classroom support staff also based within the class. The successful candidate will work closely with the support team to plan and deliver engaging learning, adapt teaching to meet individual needs, and support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.

As a Year 6 Teacher, you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality lessons, maintaining positive relationships with pupils, and working collaboratively with the wider school team to ensure pupils feel safe, supported, and able to achieve their potential.

As a Year 6 Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons appropriate to Year 6 pupils and their individual needs.
• Adapting and differentiating learning to support pupils with complex SEMH needs.
• Creating a calm, structured, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Working closely with classroom support staff to ensure consistent approaches to learning and behaviour.
• Managing challenging behaviour confidently using appropriate strategies and a trauma-informed approach.
• Building strong, positive relationships with pupils and supporting their emotional wellbeing.
• Assessing and monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching accordingly.
• Supporting pupils' social development, confidence, independence, and readiness for their next stage of education.
• Working collaboratively with the wider school team and contributing to individual support plans where required.

To be successful in this Year 6 Teacher role, you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Previous experience teaching within Key Stage Two, ideally Year 6.
• Previous experience working within an SEMH, SEN, specialist, or similar setting.
• Strong experience supporting pupils with complex SEMH needs.
• Excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm and consistent when faced with challenging behaviour.
• A strong understanding of how SEMH needs can impact learning and behaviour.
• The ability to adapt lessons and teaching approaches to meet individual pupil needs.
• A patient, resilient, flexible, and nurturing approach.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The confidence to work effectively alongside classroom support staff.

Working as a Year 6 Teacher for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive daily pay rates, from £174 to £240, based on previous pay scale and experience.
• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.
• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.

This Year 6 Teacher position is based in Hereford and is easily commutable from surrounding areas such as Worcester, Ledbury, Ross-on-Wye, Malvern, and Leominster. The school offers good transport links and on-site parking.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.