About this role
This role requires you to:
Balance teaching with therapeutic support – addressing both curriculum content and emotional/behavioural needsWork collaboratively – with support staff, mainstream colleagues, families and external professionalsBe trauma-informed and relational – understanding that behaviour communicates unmet needsBe highly adaptive – responding to pupils' changing regulation, readiness and circumstancesMaintain high expectations – while providing appropriate scaffolding and supportFocus on reintegration – preparing pupils to succeed in mainstream settings where appropriate
This is a specialist teaching role requiring expertise in both pedagogy and SEMH support, with a strong emphasis on relationships, regulation and individualised approaches.
We are looking for a teacher who:
Has substantial experience working with pupils with SEMH needs in school or specialist settingsDemonstrates a deep understanding of trauma‑informed, attachment‑aware and nurture‑based practiceHas strong knowledge of the National Curriculum, SEND processes and inclusive teaching and learningIs confident working with safeguarding frameworks and multi‑agency professionalsIs reflective, resilient and committed to inclusive, strengths‑based practice
Desirable qualities include:
Experience working within a specialist resource base, alternative provision, nurture group or therapeutic provisionNational SENCo QualificationSpecialist training or qualifications in SEMH, SEND, mental health or inclusion leadership