SEND Teacher (QTS) Chelmsford

TeacherActive Limited.; Essex; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100 Amazon voucher referral

Ongoing training and development

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a passionate Qualified Teacher (QTS) to join a specialist therapeutic SEND school in Essex. The role focuses on delivering engaging, trauma-informed lessons to pupils with SEMH and ASC within a supportive environment.

You will work with teaching assistants and therapists to adapt the curriculum for EHCPs, monitor progress and uphold safeguarding standards, with opportunities for long-term roles and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in SEND settings, SEMH or trauma-informed environments.
• Ability to deliver differentiated lessons to pupils with varying needs.
• Strong behaviour management and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for SEMH and SEND pupils.
• Teach across primary or secondary stages with adaptable strategies.
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Create a calm, structured classroom and build positive relationships.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, therapists and SENCOs.
• Adapt curriculum for EHCPs and monitor pupil progress.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and pupil welfare.

Skills

QTS

Education

QTS qualification

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Qualified SEND Teacher (QTS) – SEMH Specialist School

Location: Chelmsford / South Woodham Ferrers, Essex
Job Type: Full-Time | Monday – Friday
Start Date: ASAP / January 2027
Agency: TeacherActive

About the Role

TeacherActive is currently recruiting a passionate, dedicated and experienced Qualified Teacher (QTS) to join a specialist therapeutic SEND school in Essex.

The school supports children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and additional learning difficulties.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient teacher who can deliver engaging, individualised lessons while creating a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher who is passionate about supporting vulnerable pupils, particularly those who may have struggled in mainstream education.

The school takes a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach to education, focusing on building positive relationships, developing emotional regulation and helping pupils achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with SEMH and additional SEND needs.

Teach pupils across the relevant primary or secondary key stages, adapting teaching strategies to individual abilities.

Support pupils with challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation and barriers to learning.

Implement positive behaviour management strategies and appropriate de-escalation techniques.

Create a calm, structured and supportive classroom environment.

Develop positive relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.

Work closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists, SENCOs and other professionals to support individual learning needs.

Adapt the curriculum to accommodate pupils with EHCPs and additional educational requirements.

Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, celebrating both academic and personal achievements.

Maintain high standards of safeguarding and pupil welfare.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience teaching within a SEND, SEMH, Alternative Provision or mainstream school.

Strong understanding of challenging behaviour, emotional regulation and trauma-informed teaching.

Confident delivering differentiated lessons to pupils with varying abilities and complex needs.

Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.

A calm, patient, resilient and adaptable approach.

Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disrupted education.

Experience working with pupils with EHCPs would be advantageous.

A genuine passion for helping children with additional needs succeed.

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Teachers from mainstream backgrounds are encouraged to apply, particularly those with strong behaviour management skills and a genuine interest in moving into specialist SEND education.

Why Work with TeacherActive?

Competitive rates of pay.

Opportunities within specialist therapeutic SEND schools.

A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.

Access to ongoing training and professional development.

Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

£100 Amazon voucher referral scheme when you refer a friend who successfully works through us (terms apply).

PAYE payment options with no hidden administration fees.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.