SEMH Teacher - Secondary School

Teaching Personnel is seeking a passionate, resilient, and adaptable SEMH Teacher to join a supportive secondary school in the Ealing area from September through to the end of the Autumn term.

This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced SEMH specialists and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking to develop their experience within specialist and inclusive education settings.

You will play a key role in supporting secondary‑aged pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them re‑engage with learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

As an SEMH Teacher, you will deliver engaging and structured lessons while creating a calm, supportive, and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and understood.

• Deliver differentiated and engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and social development
• Build positive relationships that encourage trust, confidence, and progress
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning and behavioural needs
• Maintain high expectations and consistent classroom routines
• Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and parents
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback where required
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or currently working towards qualification
• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs, ideally within a secondary setting
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach to teaching
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Confidence adapting to different school environments
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people

Early Career Teachers are strongly encouraged to apply. This role offers valuable experience and the opportunity to complete ECT induction hours within supportive school settings.

• Competitive daily pay rates aligned with experience and pay scale
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of secondary schools
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEMH training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Potential for long‑term and permanent opportunities
• Flexible and rewarding teaching opportunities across West London

Teaching Personnel is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and relevant background screening. Applicants must hold an enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one during registration.

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and want to make a lasting impact within secondary education, apply today and join Teaching Personnel in transforming lives across Ealing and West London.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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