SEMH Teacher

Are you an experienced educator passionate about transforming the lives of young people with complex needs? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking qualified, resilient, and inspiring SEMH Teachers to deliver outstanding education within pupil referral units and SEMH schools across Central London.

This represents an exceptional opportunity for teachers with specialized experience in supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties who want to make a real impact in alternative educational provisions.

Position Overview As an SEMH Teacher, you will lead engaging lessons while providing therapeutic educational support to students who have often experienced significant barriers to learning, helping them rebuild their relationship with education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering differentiated curriculum content suitable for students with SEMH needs
• Managing complex classroom dynamics and implementing effective behaviour intervention strategies
• Creating safe, nurturing learning environments that promote emotional wellbeing and academic progress
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams including therapists, social workers, and family liaison officers
• Developing individualized learning plans and tracking progress against challenging circumstances

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• 100% PAYE payment structure - transparent rates with no umbrella company arrangements or hidden costs
• Efficient registration process - straightforward online application from the comfort of your home
• Free National College Membership - comprehensive access to continuous professional development resources
• Dedicated Consultant Partnership - personalized career support from education recruitment specialists
• Flexible Contract Options - opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements across varied settings
• £100 Recommendation Reward - financial incentive for successful candidate referrals

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
• Substantial experience teaching students with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs
• Strong classroom management skills with ability to remain composed under pressure
• Team Teach certification or similar physical intervention training highly advantageous
• Excellent understanding of trauma-informed practice and therapeutic approaches to education
• Enhanced DBS certificate on Update Service or willingness to complete enhanced checks
• Right to work in the UK

If you're ready to take on rewarding yet challenging work supporting some of London's most vulnerable learners, we'd be delighted to discuss opportunities with you. Contact us today and partner with a recruitment agency that genuinely values dedicated education professionals.