SEMH TEACHER

(Salary: As per the Main Pay Scale (MPS) - This is a temporary to permanent role after a 12 week probation period)

We are looking for a steadfast individual to deliver vital, impactful learning in a Sussex-based specialist school. This temp-to-perm role provides a meaningful chance to serve as a consistent, supportive figure for young people who have faced both complex medical conditions and display behavioural challenges.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Working Hours: Monday-Thursday (08:30-15:30) and Friday (08:30-15:00).

Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent, trauma-informed emotional and educational support, leading classroom activities and managing a small support team.
• Confidently de-escalate high-pressure situations and manage challenging behaviours with empathy and professional boundaries.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to maintain a secure, predictable, and nurturing learning environment.
• Assess, record, and promote student development and learning milestones.
• Deliver high-quality inclusive education as a superior practitioner.
• Apply relational strategies and trauma-informed behavioural support.
• Maintain an analytical approach to student data and reflective professional practice.
• Demonstrate dedication to student welfare, safeguarding, and achieving positive outcomes.

You Must Have…

• Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) with substantial background in SEN settings.
• 6 months minimum experience in managing severe SEMH and complex behaviours.
• Emotionally resilient professional with a focused, composed temperament.
• Outstanding level of maturity and significant emotional resilience.
• Access to own transport for commuting.
• Successful applicants must complete a comprehensive enhanced DBS check.

Benefits:

• Access to structured salary progression for the right candidate.
• Term-time only working and school holidays.
• Dedicated support, including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, legal, and financial advice) and Occupational Health services.
• High-quality CPD focused on trauma-informed practice, SEMH support, and behaviour de-escalation.
• Smaller class sizes allowing staff to make a profound impact on vulnerable students.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please contact: [email removed]

experience

Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),PGCE,PGCE,QTLS,QTS,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school,college,university