SEMH English Teacher

SEMH English Teacher 

East London 

Immediate Start 

Are you passionate about teaching students with social emotional and mental health disorders?

We are looking for a English Teacher for a specialist SEMH school based in East London. The school caters for students who are unable to access mainstream education and have very complex mental health needs. The students will have suffered many adverse childhood experiences including trauma and toxic stress and require a therapeutic approach to their learning and support.

We support Education providers that educate children and young people who for many reasons cannot access any other formal educational settings – these are the most vulnerable, at risk and hard to reach in our community. Understanding their SEMH needs must be met before any academic development can happen. Understanding their SEMH needs is essential in these roles and we are seeking individuals who can make a positive impact.

SEMH English Teacher 

• Therapeutic teaching approach
• Experience of teaching with emotional regulation and with positive behaviour/de-escalation strategies
• Positive role model to support communication, with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach
• Experience with SEMH, Trauma, Sensory processing, social communication teaching background
• Some experience of online teaching would be useful 
• Ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with vulnerable students
• Experience of working with disengaged teenagers is essential.

Why work with us? 

• We have access to a wider range of job opportunities including vacancies that haven't been advertised yet :We have partnerships with multiple schools, Local Authorities, and educational organisations and can provide teachers with access to a wider range of job opportunities.
• Expertise in the SEND education industry: we have specialist knowledge and experience in the SEND education industry, including an understanding of school hiring practices and requirements, which can help teachers navigate the job search process more effectively.
• Assistance with CV and application materials:  we can provide guidance on preparing effective resumes and application materials, which can help you to stand out to schools
• Interview preparation and coaching: we provide interview preparation and coaching tailored to the specific school to help you feel more confident and prepared for interviews.
• Salary negotiation: we provide guidance on salary negotiation, ensuring that you receive a fair and competitive salary including SEN points, TLR etc
• One application - Multiple Opportunities: are you too busy to fill out lots of different application forms? register with us and only fill out one form
• Continued support: we can provide continued support throughout the job search process, even after a job offer has been made, including assistance with contract negotiations, relocation, and settling into a new teaching position.

If you think you would be an incredible asset to a team then please do get in touch by applying to this advert or emailing fa(url removed)