Social and Emotional Mental Health Teacher

Social and Emotional Mental Health Teacher

• Permanent contract
• Harrogate-based
• Key Stage 3 & 4
• ASAP start date

OverviewNextGen are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teacher for one of our partnership schools based in Harrogate and that is easily accessible from North Leeds, Skipton, York and Keighley.

We are looking for a Qualified Teacher with QTs who is seeking to make a difference teaching students with Social and Emotional Mental Health needs. Majority of the students at this school live with Anxiety and the school are looking for a Primary Teacher who is passionate about working with SEMH Learners or a SEMH Specialist Teacher who is seeking a new challenge.

This role is a tempoary to permanet contract through NextGen Teachers and would be starting in January/February 2025.

Teachers appling for this position must have access to a car in order to get to the school and must be comfortable with therapy dogs and farm animals.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Collaborate with parents and other professionals to create tailored educational plans that promote learning and development.
• Implement strategies to enhance communication skills among children, adapting techniques to suit individual needs.
• Monitor and document the progress of each child, providing feedback to parents and team members regularly.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment that encourages exploration and learning through play.

Experience

• Proven experience in special education or related fields is essential.
• Experience working with children diagnosed with autism or other developmental disorders is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills are necessary for effectively interacting with children, parents, and colleagues.
• A passion for educating and supporting children in their growth and development is crucial for success in this role.
• Familiarity with Teach Teach training and willingness to complete course

If you are interested in this position, pleasee contact Charley Alexander- Head of NextGen Teachers on the contact details below.

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