Job Title: SEMH Teacher (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Flexible) Agency: TeacherActive About the Role: TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Southend-on-Sea that is seeking a resilient and dedicated SEMH Teacher. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them to re-engage with education and reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities: Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to students with SEMH needs Create a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment Manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies Build strong, trusting relationships with students to support their emotional development Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, and external professionals Monitor and track student progress, adapting approaches where necessary Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent Experience working with SEMH, SEN, or challenging behaviour (highly desirable) Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach Ability to inspire and motivate disengaged learners A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people What TeacherActive Offers: Competitive rates of pay Flexible working opportunities Ongoing CPD and professional development A dedi...