Job Description
SEMH Teacher
Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full Time
Salary: MPS (dependent on experience)
Inspire Change. Build Confidence. Transform Futures.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and compassionate SEMH Teacher to join a specialist provision in Southend-on-Sea from January 2027.
This rewarding role would suit an experienced SEMH practitioner or a mainstream teacher looking to transition into a specialist environment. The successful candidate will work with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to overcome barriers to learning, develop positive relationships, and achieve both academically and personally.
The Role
You will:
- Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to individual student needs.
- Create a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment.
- Develop positive relationships that support behaviour, attendance and engagement.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, pastoral teams and senior leaders.
- Monitor progress and contribute to EHCP targets and annual reviews.
- Support students in developing resilience, emotional regulation and self-confidence.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
- Has experience working with pupils with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, autism, ADHD or other additional needs.
- Demonstrates excellent classroom management and behaviour support strategies.
- Possesses strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Has a resilient, patient and nurturing approach.
- Remains committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.
The School Offers
- A supportive and experienced leadership team.
- Small class sizes and excellent support staff.
- Ongoing CPD and specialist SEMH training.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- A welcoming and collaborative working environment.
- The chance to make a lasting impact on young people''s lives.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and are ready for a rewarding new challenge in January 2027, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion about this exciting SEMH Teacher opportunity in Southend-on-Sea.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting checks in line with DfE guidelines.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.