SEMH Teacher

Prospero Teaching Chelmsford; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and SEMH training

Small class sizes

Supportive leadership team

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Prospero Teaching Chelmsford is recruiting an SEMH Teacher for a Southend-on-Sea based role starting January 2027. You will deliver engaging, differentiated lessons, create a safe learning environment and support EHCP targets.

The ideal candidate holds QTS or equivalent, has SEMH experience, strong classroom management and communication skills, and a nurturing, resilient approach to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, autism or ADHD.
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour support strategies.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, patient and nurturing approach.
• Committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to student needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment.
• Develop positive relationships to support behaviour and engagement.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists, pastoral teams and SLT.
• Monitor progress and contribute to EHCP targets and reviews.
• Support students in developing resilience and self-confidence.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour support

Communication

Relationship building

Resilience

Education

QTS

Job description

SEMH Teacher

Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full Time
Salary: MPS (dependent on experience)

Inspire Change. Build Confidence. Transform Futures.

The Role

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to individual student needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment.
• Develop positive relationships that support behaviour, attendance and engagement.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, pastoral teams and senior leaders.
• Monitor progress and contribute to EHCP targets and annual reviews.
• Support students in developing resilience, emotional regulation and self-confidence.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Has experience working with pupils with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, autism, ADHD or other additional needs.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and behaviour support strategies.
• Possesses strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Has a resilient, patient and nurturing approach.
• Remains committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

The School Offers

• A supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Small class sizes and excellent support staff.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEMH training.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• A welcoming and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on young people's lives.