Specialist SEMH Teacher

We are looking for a Specialist SEMH Teacher to join a supportive and inclusive educational setting, working with pupils who experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who wants to move beyond traditional classroom teaching and make a genuine, lasting difference to young people's lives.

The Role

As a Specialist SEMH Teacher, you will deliver engaging and accessible lessons tailored to the individual needs, abilities and interests of your pupils.

You will create a calm, structured and supportive classroom environment where students feel safe, valued and motivated to learn.

Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons. Supporting pupils with a range of SEMH and behavioural needs. Building positive, trusting relationships with students. Creating a calm, consistent and nurturing learning environment. Using creative approaches to re-engage pupils with education. Supporting students to develop confidence, resilience and independence. Managing behaviour positively and consistently. Identifying barriers to learning and adapting your approach accordingly. Monitoring progress and setting appropriate learning goals. Working closely with teaching assistants, pastoral teams, SENCOs and other professionals. Communicating effectively with parents, carers and wider support networks where appropriate. Supporting pupils to develop the skills they need for their future education, employment and independence.

About You

We're looking for a teacher who is:

Passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs. Patient, empathetic and emotionally resilient. Confident managing challenging behaviour in a positive and supportive way. Able to build strong relationships with pupils who may have previously struggled within education. Creative and adaptable in their teaching approach. Consistent, calm and confident when dealing with challenging situations. Committed to inclusion and improving outcomes for every learner. A strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively. Motivated by seeing progress, even when it comes in small steps. An enhanced DBS on the update service or the willingness to obtain one Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate teaching qualification is essential.

Experience working with SEMH, SEND, alternative provision, behaviour or pastoral support would be highly advantageous.

Why Join Us? This isn't simply a teaching role. It's an opportunity to change the direction of a young person's educational journey.

You may be the teacher who helps a pupil rediscover their confidence, find something they're passionate about or believe in their own ability for the first time. You'll benefit from:

A supportive and collaborative team. The opportunity to specialise in SEMH education. Ongoing training and professional development. The chance to develop your expertise in behaviour, inclusion and specialist education. The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day. Potential career progression within specialist and alternative education.

Application Requirements For Spencer Clarke Group

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interview All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 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.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these