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 dedicated consultant to support your career journey
Access to a wide range of schools across Essex
Why Join This School?
Supportive and experienced leadership team
Small class sizes with additional support staff
Focus on student wellbeing and holistic development
Opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on students’ lives
If you are a passionate SEMH Teacher looking for a new challenge in a supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact TeacherActive for more information.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services