SEMH Teacher

The school provides a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment for pupils who require additional support to overcome barriers to education. Many pupils have experienced challenges that have impacted their learning and behaviour, and the school is dedicated to helping every young person build confidence, develop positive relationships, and achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring teacher who is committed to delivering engaging, personalised learning while making a genuine difference to the lives of pupils with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with SEMH needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and structured classroom environment that promotes learning and emotional wellbeing.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement, confidence, and resilience.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques to support pupils in managing their emotions and behaviour.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of learning abilities and EHCP outcomes.
• Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, using assessment to inform future planning.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral teams, therapists, parents/carers, and external agencies to provide holistic support.
• Promote pupils' social, emotional, and personal development alongside academic achievement.
• Contribute to annual reviews, reports, and the development of individual support plans where required.
• Maintain high expectations while fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification (essential).
• Previous experience teaching children or young people with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs is highly desirable.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach, with the ability to adapt to challenging situations.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to inclusive education and supporting pupils with additional needs to achieve their full potential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Ongoing training and professional development, including behaviour management and SEMH strategies.
• A supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to teach within a rewarding specialist setting in Halewood, Liverpool.
• The chance to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'