Maths Teacher

Maths Teacher – SEMH & Trauma-Informed Provision

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.

• 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.

• 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.

The contract is for a temporary position with possibility of extension or permanent placement based on performance and requirements.

• 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