SEMH Teacher

SEMH Teacher needed for an SEMH School in Harlow

About the Role
A specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) school in Harlow is seeking a compassionate, resilient and skilled Teacher to join its dedicated team. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives on making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people with additional behavioural, emotional and social needs.

These students have been permanently excluded from their mainstream schools and have difficulties with emotional regulation, social interaction and mental well-being. These needs can stem from a range of experiences including trauma, anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, attachment disorders, or other neurodivergent profiles.

What SEMH Means in Practice:

Children with SEMH needs often struggle with:

• Emotional regulation (e.g., sudden anger, sadness, or withdrawal)
• Forming and maintaining relationships
• Trusting adults and peers
• Coping with structure or academic pressure
• Communicating needs appropriately

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the needs of pupils with SEMH profiles

• Build positive, trusting relationships that support student wellbeing and progress

• Implement personalised behaviour strategies with consistency and empathy

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including behaviour specialists and therapists

• Monitor and report on academic, social and emotional progress

• Contribute to individual support plans and review meetings

• Promote an inclusive, nurturing environment where every student feels valued and supported

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or relevant teaching qualification

• Experience working with SEMH pupils or within a specialist provision (desirable, not essential)

• Strong behaviour management skills grounded in empathy, consistency and trauma-informed practice

• Ability to differentiate effectively and adapt to diverse learning needs

• A reflective, patient and resilient approach with a commitment to safeguarding

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team

What the School Offers

• A caring, supportive and highly skilled staff team

• Small class sizes with additional support staff

• Ongoing CPD, including SEMH and trauma-informed training

• A therapeutic and child-centred approach to education

• Opportunities for career development within specialist education

TLTP Group is an Equal Opportunities employer. Subject to observance of all UK and EU current legislation we shall not discriminate to exclude individuals on the grounds of age, race, colour, gender (birth or reassigned), sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, marital status, ethnic or national origin, health, pregnancy, childcare responsibilities or criminal records. Candidates from such groups are actively encouraged to apply.

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