SEMH Teacher – Small Classes, Trauma-Informed, Permanent

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teacher for a permanent position in Wembley. The role offers Inner London M1 UPS3 salary plus a £4,000 SEN allowance, with small class sizes (up to six pupils) in a specialist SEMH setting and a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach.

You will plan and deliver tailored lessons, support pupils with SEMH and SEND, and work with a multidisciplinary team to monitor progress and develop curriculum areas.

Qualifications

• QTS or trainee working towards QTS (considered)
• Successful teaching experience with primary-aged children
• Experience teaching children with SEN and SEMH needs
• Experience with planning, assessment and target-setting
• Strong behaviour management and positive behaviour strategies
• Experience teaching phonics
• Understanding the impact of trauma, adverse childhood experiences, neurodivergence and complex SEMH needs
• Ability to build positive relationships and motivate pupils with barriers to education
• Resilient, reflective and compassionate approach
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for small groups.
• Teach the National Curriculum across KS1 and KS2, including phonics.
• Support SEMH and SEND pupils to overcome barriers to learning.
• Promote positive behaviour, self-regulation and emotional wellbeing.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and families.
• Lead and support a class team of staff.
• Collaborate with therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to targets and reviews.
• Create a safe, stimulating classroom environment.
• Contribute to curriculum development and potentially take ownership of a subject area.
• Participate in CPD, reflective practice and school development.

Skills

QTS

Primary teaching

SEN SEMH experience

Curriculum planning

Behaviour management

Phonics

Trauma-informed education

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Reflection & empathy

Job description

Philosophy Education is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Teacher for a permanent position in Wembley. The role offers Inner London M1 UPS3 salary plus a £4,000 SEN allowance, with small class sizes (up to six pupils) in a specialist SEMH setting and a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach.

You will plan and deliver tailored lessons, support pupils with SEMH and SEND, and work with a multidisciplinary team to monitor progress and develop curriculum areas.