SEMH Teacher - Small Classes, Trauma-Informed & Impactful

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

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.