Job Description
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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nPosition 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nPlanning and delivering differentiated curriculum content suitable for students with SEMH needs\nManaging complex classroom dynamics and implementing effective behaviour intervention strategies\nCreating safe, nurturing learning environments that promote emotional wellbeing and academic progress\nCollaborating with multi-disciplinary teams including therapists, social workers, and family liaison officers\nDeveloping individualized learning plans and tracking progress against challenging circumstancesWhy Work with Tradewind Recruitment?\n\n100% PAYE payment structure - transparent rates with no umbrella company arrangements or hidden costs\nEfficient registration process - straightforward online application from the comfort of your home\nFree National College Membership - comprehensive access to continuous professional development resources\nDedicated Consultant Partnership - personalized career support from education recruitment specialists\nFlexible Contract Options - opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements across varied settings\n£100 Recommendation Reward - financial incentive for successful candidate referralsEssential Criteria:\n\nQualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification\nSubstantial experience teaching students with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs\nStrong classroom management skills with ability to remain composed under pressure\nTeam Teach certification or similar physical intervention training highly advantageous\nExcellent understanding of trauma-informed practice and therapeutic approaches to education\nEnhanced DBS certificate on Update Service or willingness to complete enhanced checks\nRight to work in the UKIf 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