SEMH Teacher

SEMH Teacher - Alternative Provision

Prospero Teaching is seeking a passionate, resilient, and fully qualified SEMH Teacher to join an Alternative Provision based in Basingstoke. This setting supports young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who require a highly supportive and adapted learning environment.
The school is looking for someone who is not only confident in delivering high-quality teaching, but who is genuinely invested in changing young peoples lives. This is a temp-to-perm agreement, as the school is looking for the right person to commit long-term and make a lasting impact within the provision.

The Role:

· Teach a small cohort of students with SEMH needs

· Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs

· Build strong, trusting relationships with students who may have experienced trauma or significant disruption

· Create a predictable, safe, and nurturing learning environment

· Use restorative and therapeutic behaviour approaches

· Work collaboratively with pastoral staff, SENCOs, mentors, and therapists

· Support students to re-engage with education and build resilience, confidence, and life skills

Ideal Candidate:

· QTS Essential

· Experience teaching pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or complex needs

· Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient

· Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people

· Creative in their approach and confident adapting learning

· Committed to a long-term role within an alternative provision

Contract Details:

· Position: SEMH Teacher

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Location:

Basingstoke

· Setting:
Alternative Provision

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Start Date:

ASAP

· Contract Type:
Temp-to-Perm

· Salary: £32,916 - £51,047 per annum

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Hours:

Full-time, term-time

Experience, Training & Safeguarding:

· QTS required

· SEMH or specialist provision experience beneficial

· Up-to-date safeguarding training (can be provided)

Eligibility:

· Right to work in the UK

· Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

· Ability to provide two references covering the last two years

What Prospero Teaching Offers:

· Guided support throughout the temp-to-perm journey

· Free accredited CPD, including de-escalation & behaviour management

· Ongoing mentoring from our Training & Development Team

· The opportunity to genuinely change the lives of young people with SEMH needs

If you are a dedicated, compassionate teacher who wants to make a long-lasting impact in an alternative provision, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your up-to-date CV.

Please note:

only shortlisted applicants will be contacted