SEMH Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term role

Potential extension to July 2027

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd is recruiting an English Teacher for a specialist provision in Southampton, starting October 2026. You will teach English Language and Literacy to KS3/KS4 students with SEMH needs in a small, supportive setting where relationships are key.

This full-time, long-term role requires QTS or equivalent and a genuine commitment to vulnerable learners. Experience with SEND/SEMH is desirable and you’ll join a collaborative safeguarding-focused team.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong English subject knowledge.
• Experience teaching KS3/KS4 or secondary education.
• Experience with SEND/SEMH is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across KS3 and KS4.
• Adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Support SEMH students and additional needs.
• Build positive relationships with learners.
• Promote engagement, confidence and resilience.
• Track progress and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with SEND, pastoral and safeguarding teams.

Skills

English subject knowledge

Secondary teaching experience

Behaviour management

SEND/SEMH experience

Relationship-led approach

Supporting vulnerable learners

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

English Teacher - SEMH | Southampton

Start: October 2026
Contract: Long-term, initially until Christmas with potential to July 2027
Pay: £175-£260 per day
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Supply Desk is working with a specialist alternative provision in Southampton looking for an English Teacher to join their team from October.

You’ll be teaching English Language and Literacy across KS3 and KS4 to students with SEMH needs, working in a small, supportive setting where relationships and consistency are key.

This would suit an experienced English Teacher, SEND Teacher or someone with strong experience supporting students who have struggled within mainstream education.

The role:

• Teach engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs
• Support students with SEMH and additional needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners
• Promote engagement, confidence and resilience
• Track progress and provide meaningful feedback
• Work closely with SEND, pastoral and safeguarding teams

We're looking for:

• QTS or equivalent
• Strong English subject knowledge
• Secondary teaching experience
• Confident classroom and behaviour management
• Experience with SEND/SEMH is desirable
• A patient, consistent and relationship-led approach
• A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable learners

What's in it for you?

• £175-£260 per day
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Potential extension through to July 2027