SEMH Teacher. Job in Devon Education & Training Jobs

Five Education; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized education recruitment agency in Plymouth seeks a qualified and passionate Teacher to work with students facing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. The role involves delivering engaging lessons, adapting strategies for emotional needs, and collaborating with support staff. Ideal candidates will have Qualified Teacher Status and experience with SEMH or alternative provisions. This position offers opportunities for training and professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free specialist training

Recommend a friend bonus scheme (£150)

Refunded DBS cost after 20 days

Guaranteed work scheme

Specialist support and mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with SEMH or in alternative provisions.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies for complex behavioural and emotional needs.
• Experience delivering engaging lessons across various subjects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and accessible lessons across subjects.
• Adapt strategies for pupils with complex needs.
• Build trusting relationships and model positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with TAs and therapists.
• Contribute to a restorative learning environment.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience with SEMH or alternative provisions

Behaviour management skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Nurturing approach

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Background in Science, Art, or Design Technology

Job description

Five Education Plymouth are seeking a qualified, passionate, and resilient Teacher to join a busy SEND school in Plymouth from September. The role is open to teachers of any length experience, as long as they are confident and passionate when it comes to working with SEN.

This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity to work with an all-through school who have students that have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. Many of the students present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and some may have additional diagnoses such as ASD, ADHD, or trauma-related behaviours.

The Role:

• Deliver engaging and accessible lessons across a variety of subjects
• Adapt teaching strategies to support pupils with complex behavioural and emotional needs
• Build strong, trusting relationships and model positive behaviour
• Work collaboratively with TAs, therapists, and senior leadership
• Contribute to a trauma-informed, inclusive and restorative learning environment

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working with students with SEMH or in alternative provisions
• A subject background in Science, Art, or Design Technology
• Behaviour management skills that reflect current theory and research
• Resilience, adaptability, and a nurturing approach

Desirable:

• Team Teach or other de-escalation training
• Experience with trauma-informed practice
• Experience working with KS4 and delivering functional skills or Entry Level qualifications

Want to become a qualified TA or gain further skills in SEND?

We re working in partnership with a training provider offering a fully funded Level 2 Teaching Assistant course. On successful completion, you will gain:

• NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools & Colleges
• Level 1 Award in Securing Employment
• Level 1 Certificate in Personal Social Skills
• Level 1 Award in Personal Resilience & Perseverance
• Level 1 Certificate in Securing Progression

This intensive course is a great way to begin or build on your career in education. Contact us to register your interest.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences
• Free specialist training (Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, etc.)
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme (£150)
• Refunded DBS cost after working 20 days
• Guaranteed work scheme for stability and peace of mind
• Specialist support and mentoring throughout your placement

Pay

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin charges or employer s NI. Please note, pay rate is illustrative and includes holiday pay.

Vetting

Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo checks including reference and TRA checks. If you do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service, a new DBS will need to be processed at a cost of £62.70, refunded after 20 days of work and once registered to the update service.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented at this level.