Maths Teacher – SEMH & Trauma-Informed Provision
Dorking, Surrey
Location: Dorking, Surrey
Pay: £169 – £230 per day
Type: Temporary (possible permanent)
Hours: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Elementa is recruiting for a Maths Teacher to work within a specialist SEND and SEMH provision in Dorking, Surrey.
This role involves supporting secondary-aged students who have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences and significant barriers to learning. Many students have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) relating to SEMH needs and may present with challenging behaviour.
The school provides a therapeutic, nurturing and highly personalised approach to education, helping students re-engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.
The Role
As a Maths Teacher, your responsibilities will include:
Planning and delivering engaging Maths lessons to KS2, KS3 or lower KS4 students
Teaching students on a 1:1, 2:1 or small group basis
Differentiating lessons to meet a range of SEND and SEMH needs
Supporting students’ emotional regulation and engagement with learning
Using positive behaviour management and restorative approaches
Assessing, recording and reporting on student progress
Working collaboratively with pastoral staff, therapists and families
Maintaining strong safeguarding practices and professional boundaries
The ideal candidate will have a calm, resilient and adaptable approach, with the ability to build positive relationships whilst maintaining clear expectations and boundaries.
Essential Experience & Skills
Experience working within SEND, SEMH or alternative provision settings
Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice
Experience supporting or teaching students with challenging behaviour
Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
Ability to differentiate Maths lessons for students with additional needs
QTS/QTLS or relevant teaching experience desirable
Team Teach training or positive behaviour support experience advantageous
A DBS on the Update Service would be preferable to support a quicker start date, due to potential delays with new applications.
Contract & Recruitment Information
Elementa is the recruiting partner for this position. Applicants being considered for the role following pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process with Elementa. This includes full vetting and background checks, as well as an Enhanced DBS Disclosure application (which may be chargeable at £53.20) unless you already hold a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the Update Service.
If you have the relevant skills, experience and passion for supporting young people with SEMH and SEND needs, we would welcome your application. Please apply with your most up-to-date CV.
Elementa Candidate Commitment
Weekly pay – paid one week in lieu
PAYE contracts as standard
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
Dedicated candidate manager and welfare support
Fair pay policy
Access to additional support services including legal and financial guidance
For more information, click apply now below or contact Elementa directly via phone or email. All applicants will receive a prompt response