SEMH Teacher

Job description

SEMH Teacher

Location: Sevenoaks
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Salary: £130 - £200 dependant on qualifications and experiece

We are seeking a passionate and resilient SEMH Teacher to join a specialist school supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a highly supportive environment where small class sizes and multidisciplinary collaboration allow staff to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives.

The Role

As an SEMH Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with SEMH needs and epilepsy
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour, and social development
• Work closely with therapists, clinicians, and support staff to implement individual education and care plans
• Use trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to support learning and wellbeing
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)
• Has experience working with SEMH needs, SEND, or vulnerable learners
• Has a strong understanding of behaviour support and emotional wellbeing
• Is calm, patient, and resilient, with excellent communication skills
• Is committed to inclusive education and safeguarding

Experience working with pupils in specialist settings is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios
• A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
• Ongoing training in epilepsy, SEMH, and therapeutic practice
• Excellent wellbeing support and supervision
• The opportunity to make a meaningful, long-term impact

If you are an enthusiastic SEMH Teacher looking for a role where relationships, well being, and progress truly matter, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates (including holiday pay)
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Refer a friend and earn £75 for Nursery/TA & £125 for Qualified Teachers
• Pension (optional)
• A supportive team and potential for long-term placements

*Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!*

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Reference 225791872