SEND Teacher – SEMH

Location: London
Daily Rate: £215 per day
Age Range: 12–16
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Are you an experienced SEND Teacher with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We are looking for a confident, resilient and engaging SEND Teacher to work with students aged 12–16 in a specialist education setting in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who thrives on building positive relationships and helping young people re-engage with education.

The Role

As a SEND Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to students' individual needs and abilities.

• Support students with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour and barriers to learning.

• Adapt teaching approaches to accommodate different learning styles and SEND needs.

• Establish clear routines, boundaries and expectations within the classroom.

• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to create a safe learning environment.

• Work closely with teaching assistants, SEND professionals and pastoral staff.

• Support students academically, socially and emotionally, helping them develop confidence and independence.

• Follow individual EHCPs, behaviour plans and safeguarding procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience teaching or supporting young people with SEMH and SEND needs.

• Has strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

• Is calm, patient and able to build trusting relationships with students aged 12–16.

• Can adapt lessons for students working at different academic levels.

• Understands trauma-informed and relationship-based approaches to behaviour.

• Is committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.

• Holds QTS/QTLS or a relevant teaching qualification.

• Has an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one.

What’s on Offer?

£215 per day, a rewarding specialist SEND teaching opportunity and the chance to make a genuine difference to young people who may have struggled within mainstream education.

If you are an experienced SEND Teacher, SEMH Teacher or Secondary Teacher looking to move into a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your most up-to-date CV to discuss the opportunity further.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.