Semh Primary Teacher
Job in
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-28
Listing for:
Randstad Education
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract
position Listed on 2026-06-28
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Psychology, School Counseling & Student Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
(Salary:
As per the Main Pay Scale (MPS) - This is a temporary to permanent role after a 12 week probation period)
We are seeking a dedicated professional to provide essential and transformative education within a specialist school located in Sussex. This temporary-to-permanent position offers a significant opportunity to be a stable, encouraging mentor for students navigating complex medical needs and behavioural hurdles.
We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.Working Hours:
Monday-Thursday (08:30-15:30) and Friday (08:30-15:00).
- Provide consistent, trauma-informed emotional and educational support, leading classroom activities and managing a small support team.
- Confidently de-escalate high-pressure situations and manage challenging behaviours with empathy and professional boundaries.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to maintain a secure, predictable, and nurturing learning environment.
- Assess, record, and promote student development and learning milestones.
- Deliver high-quality inclusive education as a superior practitioner.
- Apply relational strategies and trauma-informed behavioural support.
- Maintain an analytical approach to student data and reflective professional practice.
- Demonstrate dedication to student welfare, safeguarding, and achieving positive outcomes.
- Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) with substantial background in SEN settings.
- 6 months minimum experience in managing severe SEMH and complex behaviours.
- Emotionally resilient professional with a focused, composed temperament.
- Outstanding level of maturity and significant emotional resilience.
- Successful applicants must complete a comprehensive enhanced DBS check.
- Access to structured salary progression for the right candidate.
- Term-time only working and school holidays.
- Dedicated support, including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, legal, and financial advice) and Occupational Health services.
- High-quality CPD focused on trauma-informed practice, SEMH support, and behaviour de-escalation.
- Smaller class sizes allowing staff to make a profound impact on vulnerable students.
- Ample parking and access via public transportation.
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