SEMH Teacher

SEMH Primary Teacher – Worthing Full-time | January Start | MPS / UPS

A specialist primary provision in Worthing is seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH teacher to join their team on a full-time basis from January. This role offers the opportunity to work with pupils who present with social, emotional and mental health needs and who require a highly supportive, structured and nurturing learning environment.

The setting supports primary-aged pupils who may experience difficulties with emotional regulation, attachment, anxiety or trauma-related behaviours. Many pupils benefit from small class sizes, clear routines and strong adult relationships in order to engage successfully with learning and make progress both academically and emotionally.

The successful teacher will take responsibility for planning and delivering a differentiated primary curriculum that is adapted to meet individual needs, with a strong focus on emotional development, behaviour support and re‑engagement with learning. You will work closely with experienced support staff and pastoral teams, using consistent approaches such as restorative practice, trauma‑informed strategies and positive behaviour frameworks.

• Has experience working with SEMH or behaviour needs in either a specialist or mainstream primary setting
• Is confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent and relational manner
• Can adapt teaching approaches to meet a wide range of emotional and learning needs
• Values collaboration with teaching assistants, families and external professionals
• Is passionate about supporting vulnerable pupils to succeed

The school offers a supportive leadership team, strong staff collaboration and an environment where pupil wellbeing is central to daily practice. This is a highly rewarding role for a teacher seeking to make a meaningful difference within specialist primary education.

Pay: MPS / UPS (dependent on experience)
Start: January (full-time)

Safeguarding: All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to full safeguarding and compliance checks in line with statutory guidance.