We are seeking a motivated professional to provide 12‑month maternity leave cover from September
Please note : if appointed induction will go ahead the last week in August in preparation for a September Start.
Job Summary
To provide high-quality teaching, learning and pastoral support for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ensuring they can access an ambitious curriculum, develop emotional regulation and make strong academic, social and personal progress.
The postholder will create safe, predictable and relational learning environments, adapting teaching and behaviour support to meet complex needs including trauma, attachment difficulties, neurodiversity and associated barriers to learning.
Duties
Teaching & Learning
Deliver engaging, sequenced and differentiated lessons; use assessment to adapt teaching for SEMH, SEND and neurodiverse learners; track progress; give meaningful feedback; maintain high expectations; provide targeted intervention; support resilience and independence; contribute to curriculum development and formal reviews.
Teaching expectations
SEMH & Therapeutic Practice
Build trusting relationships; use trauma‑informed, relational approaches; implement behaviour and therapeutic plans; respond to dysregulation and crisis; promote emotional literacy; work closely with therapy teams and external professionals; contribute to individual support planning.
SEMH practice
Safeguarding & Wellbeing
Maintain vigilant safeguarding; report concerns promptly; support attendance and reintegration; ensure physical and emotional safety; contribute to risk management across all learning environments.
Safeguarding duties
Classroom & Behaviour Management
Create calm, structured routines; nurture psychologically safe classrooms; use de‑escalation and restorative approaches; support relationship repair; collaborate effectively with support staff; maintain clear behaviour records.
Behaviour management
Professional Collaboration
Work collaboratively across education, therapy and pastoral teams; engage in meetings and multi‑agency planning; communicate with families; contribute to EHCP reviews; participate in professional development and school improvement.
Professional collaboration
Parents & Carers
Build positive relationships; provide regular updates on progress and wellbeing; participate in reviews; strengthen home–school partnerships.
Parent communication
Multi‑Agency Working
Collaborate with SENCo, pastoral teams and external agencies; work with therapists and specialists; contribute to EHCP processes; implement agreed strategies consistently.
Multi‑agency working
Working With Support Staff
Use teaching assistants effectively; follow specialist guidance; ensure consistent support and strong student engagement.
Support staff collaboration
Skills
- Strong relational practice and emotional resilience
- Calm, consistent and reflective practitioner
- Excellent classroom management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Strong communication and teamwork
- Commitment to inclusion and high expectations
- Compassionate & trauma informed approach
Knowledge
- · Understanding of SEMH, trauma, attachment and neurodiversity
- · Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
- · Understanding of behaviour regulation and restorative approaches
- · Understanding of SEND and EHCP processes
This position offers an enriching environment for educators committed to making a meaningful difference in children's lives through innovative teaching methods and compassionate support.
Pay: £32,093.00-£40,019.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
