SEMH Teacher

SEMH Teacher – Specialist SEMH School, West Drayton (Ages 11–19)

About the Role

A specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) school in West Drayton 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.

Our students have often faced permanent exclusion from mainstream schools and may experience difficulties with emotional regulation, social interaction, and mental well-being. These challenges can arise from a variety of experiences, including trauma, anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, attachment disorders, or other neurodivergent profiles.

What SEMH Means in Practice

Children with SEMH needs may struggle with:

• Emotional regulation (e.g., sudden anger, sadness, or withdrawal)

• Building and maintaining relationships

• Trusting adults and peers

• Coping with structure or academic pressure

• Communicating their needs effectively

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the needs of pupils with SEMH profiles

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

• Implement personalised behaviour strategies consistently and empathetically

• 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 specialist provision is desirable but not essential

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

• Ability to differentiate effectively and adapt to diverse learning needs

• Reflective, patient, and resilient approach with a commitment to safeguarding

• Excellent communication skills and 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, child-centred approach to education

• Opportunities for career development within specialist education

Equal Opportunities

TLTP Group is an Equal Opportunities employer. We do not discriminate 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 all backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply.

Additional Benefits

Don’t forget TLTP’s Refer and Earn scheme – for every person you recommend who is successfully placed, you can receive a referral bonus.