SEMH Teacher – Specialist School – Hinckley (LE10)

Justteachers Ltd; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking an experienced SEMH Teacher for a specialist setting in Hinckley, LE10, starting September 2026. The role is full-time, term-time only, long-term placement with 37.5 hours per week.

You will plan differentiated lessons, maintain a structured environment and build trusted relationships with pupils who have complex social, emotional and mental health needs. A calm, resilient approach and strong safeguarding commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience in SEN/SEMH settings desirable.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Ability to differentiate learning effectively.
• Calm, consistent and resilient approach.
• Two school-based references.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to pupil needs.
• Create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils who may have SEMH needs.
• Manage challenging behaviour calmly using appropriate strategies.
• Develop individual learning plans and adapt teaching to support pupil progress.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress with regular feedback.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, parents/carers and external professionals.
• Maintain high expectations through effective behaviour management.

Skills

Behaviour management

Differentiation

Calm, resilient approach

Relationship building

Education

QTS or equivalent

Two references

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Right to Work UK

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

About the role:

Start Date: September 2026

Contract:

Full-Time (37.5 Hours A Week), Term Time Only – Long-Term Placement

Pay:

£130–£240 per day DOE (PAYE – no umbrella deductions)

Job Description:

Justteachers are recruiting an experienced and resilient SEMH Teacher for a specialist setting in Hinckley, LE10. The school supports pupils who may have complex social, emotional and mental health needs and require a highly structured and supportive approach to education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
• Create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have social, emotional and mental health needs
• Manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently using appropriate strategies
• Develop individual learning plans and adapt teaching to support pupil progress
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress and provide regular feedback
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and encourage positive attitudes towards learning
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to maintain high expectations
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, parents/carers and external professionals

Pre-requisites:

• QTS or equivalent
• Experience teaching within SEN/SEMH settings desirable
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Ability to differentiate learning effectively
• Calm, consistent and resilient approach
• Two school-based references
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• Right to Work in the UK
• Strong commitment to safeguarding