SEMH Teacher
Hamilton School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SG7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 October 2025
Closing date
25 October 2025 at 12:59am
Date listed
13 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,914.00 - £33,902.00 Annually (FTE) Additional SEN Allowance of £2,679
SEMH Teacher job summary
This is a great opportunity for a teacher looking to move into an optimistic and motivating environment, supported by effective leadership at all levels. As a key member of the teaching team, you will ensure high standards of teaching and learning are delivered to our students, offering a nurturing and topic-based curriculum, to ensure that they are able to access learning. You will have the ability to teach a range of subjects including Maths & English up to GCSE.
Successful applicants will have demonstrable experience of raising expectations and attainment in the classroom. You will hold a deep passion for transforming the lives of young people and have an understanding of inclusive practices to support students experiencing Emotional, Behavioural and Social Difficulties. Applications from candidates with primary training and experience with SEMH are particularly welcomed.
Key Responsibilities
- To plan, develop and deliver outstanding teaching and learning which understands and reflects the needs of the students.
- To develop resources for students and staff that inspire and excite students to learn new skills and knowledge.
- Contribute to the design and delivery of the school’s enrichment curriculum.
- To support the pupils when they are carrying out relevant assessments.
- Motivating and inspiring students so that they enjoy their learning.
- Directing and supervising support staff assigned to lessons.
- Actively monitor, and respond to, curriculum developments and initiatives.
- Take part in all training and development activities, to implement multidisciplinary strategies which meet the needs of the students.
- Ensuring all classroom, assessment and feedback routines are upheld in all lessons.
- To promote an innovative and aspirational learning culture and solution focused thinking among staff groups.
Skills and Abilities
- Good/outstanding teacher.
- Knowledge and understanding of how children with SEMH and associated complex difficulties may learn and what strategies are needed in order to ensure they access the curriculum
- Knowledge and understanding of effective behaviour management techniques/strategies/intervention.
- Comprehensive understanding of assessment and profiling.
- Understanding of quality of provision and assessment to support learning.
- Understanding of inclusive practice to support learning.
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of factors that may impede learning in relation to the child’s SEN needs and behaviour.
- Knowledge and understanding of what constitutes quality teaching and learning and strategies to improve teaching and learning and improve/raise achievement.
- Knowledge of current issues and policy in relation to the revised Code of Practice for SEN and Social Inclusion.
- Knowledge of the range of difficulties experienced by pupils who have experienced trauma.
- A high level of communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to avoid confrontation and maintain a corporate ethos and awareness.
- Excellent classroom management skills and a flexible, problem-solving approach to pupil management
- Capacity to identify and advise on effective classroom management strategies relevant to the teaching.
- Ability to work effectively and constructively with a multidisciplinary team and effectively implement strategies given.
- Commitment to social inclusion and enhancing the life chances of pupils.
- A willingness to explore new ideas and working practices.
- Capacity to work under pressure in a changing environment.
- Demonstrate emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and be responsible for managing your own emotional health.
- Solution focused thinking.
- Commitment to positive working with difficult behaviours and attitudes.
- The capacity to contribute to, and benefit from, working within a team.
- A sound understanding of Equal Opportunities and confidentiality as they relate to this post.
- Willingness to work across sites and within the school
- Sharing strategies to help support team members.
About the school:
Hamilton School is a Special School in Reading dedicated to supporting students aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. At the heart of our philosophy is the understanding that SEMH challenges can impact various aspects of a student's life, including their academic progress, social interactions, and emotional well-being. Our new and modern facilities create an engaging learning space to promote growth and opportunities in these areas. Staff well-being is extremely important to us and we are committed to ensuring staff have the right support and tools to be able to give our students the very best education and create a community where they can thrive.
We have developed a Trust wide Special & AP Hub, providing opportunities to connect with staff members in our specialist settings, where we collaborate, learn and innovate together. The mission is to enhance the quality of education and support we provide to students with diverse needs. We encourage open communication, empathy, and respect, at all levels, as we believe that a supportive and inclusive atmosphere is essential for growth and development.
About the Trust:
Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community of highly effective schools that deliver excellent education opportunities for the children and young people of the communities we serve. Through our work we will ensure that our children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to deal with the demands of an ever-changing world. The Trust currently comprises 9 schools in the local area, with a variety of settings including primary, secondary, special and a PRU. As a Trust, we encourage professional development at all levels through the use of cross Trust networks to share best practice and ideas. We also actively encourage the promotion of staff to different roles within the Trust and to different settings in line with their career aspirations. Click Work @ Maiden Erlegh Trust to find out more information about why you should work for Maiden Erlegh Trust and to read testimonials from existing staff.
Benefits:
Further information about some of the staff benefits that Maiden Erlegh Trust offers its employees, can be found on our website HERE
Staff Wellbeing is very important to us. As a member of Maiden Erlegh Trust staff these are just some of the examples of how we show our appreciation to staff.
- We operate a system of ‘ME days’ allowing staff to request on additional day off per year to attend special events such as children’s sports days & graduations, family and friends' weddings.
- CPD is available for all staff at all levels.
- Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff.
- Free eye tests are provided for eligible staff.
- Breakfast and lunch provided for staff regularly, including on many INSET days and as a thank you throughout the year.
If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting future for our students, then you are encouraged to explore further by contacting recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for a more detailed discussion, if required.
Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful references.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hamilton School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- School size
- 62 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hamilton School website
Hamilton School is special school based in Reading, catering for children in years 7-13 with SEMH.
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