Special Education Teacher (SEMH)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd in Great Yarmouth supports a specialist SEMH school recruiting Primary Teachers, Learning Support Assistants and SEN Support Staff for supply and longer-term opportunities.

The school serves pupils with SEMH needs, using a nurturing, trauma-informed approach to help emotional wellbeing and learning. DBS checks and safeguarding are integral, with flexible supply and potential ongoing roles.

Qualifications

• QTS or previous experience in education, SEN, SEMH or support settings.
• Experience supporting children with additional or complex needs is desirable.
• Understanding SEMH and the impact of anxiety on behaviour and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the primary age range.
• Provide classroom, individual and small-group support.
• Support pupils with SEN and SEMH needs throughout the school day.
• Use trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to support emotional regulation.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to anxiety, dysregulation and challenging behaviour.
• Build trusting and positive relationships with pupils.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and wider support teams.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication

Team player

Education

QTS

Experience in SEN/SEMH

Job description

Primary Teacher / Learning Support Assistant / SEN Support Staff

Immediate Opportunities in SEMH Education

Location: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Supply Bank of Supporting Education Group, a partner of Teaching Personnel, is supporting a specialist school in the Great Yarmouth area to recruit dedicated Primary Teachers, Learning Support Assistants, and SEN Support Staff for supply and longer-term opportunities.

The school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children's emotional wellbeing is central to their education. Staff work with pupils who may experience anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, challenging behaviours, and other barriers to learning.

Educators working within this setting are expected to take a therapeutic, trauma-informed and nurturing approach. Building positive relationships, understanding individual needs, and creating a calm and consistent environment are key to helping pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

The Roles

• Support teaching and learning across the primary age range
• Provide classroom, individual and small-group support
• Support pupils with SEN and SEMH needs throughout the school day
• Use trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to support emotional regulation
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience, independence and positive learning behaviours
• Respond calmly and appropriately to anxiety, dysregulation and challenging behaviour
• Build trusting and positive relationships with pupils
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and wider support teams
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• QTS or previous experience working in education, SEN, SEMH or support settings
• Experience supporting children with additional or complex needs is desirable
• An understanding of SEMH and the impact of anxiety and emotional wellbeing on behaviour and learning
• A patient, empathetic and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain calm and consistent when supporting pupils experiencing emotional dysregulation
• A genuine commitment to trauma-informed and child-centred practice
• A positive, flexible and team-focused attitude

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection practices
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Relevant childcare, education, SEN, SEMH or support experience preferred
• Willingness to work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and external support professionals

Benefits

• Long-term, fixed-term, day-to-day supply and flexible working opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay based on experience and role
• Support from experienced education consultants
• Access to CPD and SEN/SEMH-focused training
• Opportunities to develop experience in specialist and therapeutic education settings
• Potential long-term and permanent career opportunities
• Ongoing support from Supply Bank of Supporting Education Group, a partner of Teaching Personnel

If you are passionate about supporting children with SEMH needs and want to make a meaningful difference in a nurturing educational environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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