SEMH Teacher — Small Classes, Trauma‑Informed Support

TeacherActive Limited.; Colchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

SEN Allowance

Long-term employment

Small class sizes

Professional development

Consultant support

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is actively recruiting an experienced SEMH Teacher to join a specialist independent school in Coggeshall, Essex. The role focuses on delivering differentiated lessons to pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD and related needs within a supportive environment.

Candidates should hold QTS and have prior SEND/SEMH experience. The role offers a competitive salary and SEN allowance, with long-term/permanent opportunities and a collaborative school setting with dedicated LSAs and pastoral

Qualifications

• QTS required and central to eligibility.
• SEND or SEMH experience essential.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for SEMH pupils.
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation, anxiety or school avoidance.
• Deliver lessons in small groups and 1:1, adapting strategies to individual needs.
• Implement positive behaviour support, de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches.
• Recognise triggers and assist with emotional regulation and transitions.
• Develop learning plans aligned with EHCPs and collaborate with LSAs and pastoral staff.

Skills

QTS

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed

Education

QTS

Job description

TeacherActive Limited is actively recruiting an experienced SEMH Teacher to join a specialist independent school in Coggeshall, Essex. The role focuses on delivering differentiated lessons to pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD and related needs within a supportive environment.

Candidates should hold QTS and have prior SEND/SEMH experience. The role offers a competitive salary and SEN allowance, with long-term/permanent opportunities and a collaborative school setting with dedicated LSAs and pastoral