SEMH Teacher: Transform Futures with Small Classes

Prospero Teaching Chelmsford; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and SEMH training

Small class sizes

Supportive leadership team

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Prospero Teaching Chelmsford is recruiting an SEMH Teacher for a Southend-on-Sea based role starting January 2027. You will deliver engaging, differentiated lessons, create a safe learning environment and support EHCP targets.

The ideal candidate holds QTS or equivalent, has SEMH experience, strong classroom management and communication skills, and a nurturing, resilient approach to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, autism or ADHD.
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour support strategies.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, patient and nurturing approach.
• Committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to student needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment.
• Develop positive relationships to support behaviour and engagement.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists, pastoral teams and SLT.
• Monitor progress and contribute to EHCP targets and reviews.
• Support students in developing resilience and self-confidence.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour support

Communication

Relationship building

Resilience

Education

QTS

Job description

Prospero Teaching Chelmsford is recruiting an SEMH Teacher for a Southend-on-Sea based role starting January 2027. You will deliver engaging, differentiated lessons, create a safe learning environment and support EHCP targets.

The ideal candidate holds QTS or equivalent, has SEMH experience, strong classroom management and communication skills, and a nurturing, resilient approach to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.