Job Type: Full time
Job Location: Hastings
School Setting: SEMH School
Contract Type: Contract
REF: SENDIRECT/191681
Rate: £30,000 - £49,000 per annum
Hours: 8:30–15:30
Start Date: Immediately
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled SEMH Teacher to join a specialist SEMH school in Hastings. This full-time, contract role offers an exciting opportunity to support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, helping them to develop confidence, resilience, and academic success within a structured and nurturing environment.
As an SEMH Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering tailored lessons that meet the needs of students with complex emotional and behavioural challenges. You will work closely with a supportive team of teaching assistants, therapists, and pastoral staff, ensuring students engage with learning in a way that suits their individual needs.
This role is ideal for an empathetic and adaptable educator with a passion for inclusive education. While experience working with SEMH students is desirable, it is not essential, as comprehensive training and professional development will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons suited to students with SEMH needs.
- Foster a positive and structured classroom environment that encourages learning and emotional regulation.
- Use a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to teaching and behaviour management.
- Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to develop individual learning plans (ILPs).
- Support students with self-regulation, social interaction, and emotional well-being.
- Assess and track student progress, adapting teaching strategies as necessary.
- Maintain strong communication with parents, carers, and multi-agency professionals.
- Uphold safeguarding policies and ensure the welfare and well-being of all students.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- A strong understanding of SEMH teaching strategies and behaviour management.
- Experience working in an SEMH or SEND setting is desirable but not essential.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A patient, adaptable, and resilient approach to teaching.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About SENDirect
SENDirect is a specialist education recruitment agency dedicated to placing outstanding professionals in roles that support students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We partner with special schools and alternative provisions to ensure students receive high-quality education tailored to their individual needs.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will undergo comprehensive vetting checks in line with our Safeguarding, Recruitment, and Vetting Policy.
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