SEMH Teacher

Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4LB

31 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 June 2026

• Closing date

  19 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Essex County Council Teachers Main Scale
• Additional allowances:

  Essex County Council Teachers Main Scale

SEMH Teacher job summary

SEMH Teacher

The Harbour is an SEMH provision supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Our aim is to create a nurturing, structured and inclusive learning environment where every young person feels safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

The Harbour, based on the Spring Meadow Primary School site, is part of LIFE Education Trust, a family of schools who work together and have the same mission, to build great learning communities founded on our values of Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion.

We are looking for a passionate, resilient and inclusive qualified teacher to lead our Local Authority commissioned SEMH provision. The successful candidate will have the ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and create an engaging learning environment that supports both academic progress and emotional development.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people who require additional support to succeed socially, emotionally and academically.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and adapted learning opportunities that meet the individual needs and support children with SEMH
• Create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils to develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive attitudes
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants and pastoral staff
• Monitor and assess pupil progress and contribute to individual learning plans and EHCP reviews
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and external professionals

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Demonstrates proven experience in teaching pupils with additional needs, challenging behaviour, or SEMH
• Is patient, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Has strong classroom management and behaviour support skills
• Understands SEMH needs and trauma-informed approaches
• Has the ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may be disengaged from education
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Is committed to inclusive education and supporting vulnerable learners
• Has experience working in a special school, PRU, or alternative provision
• Has experience supporting pupils with EHCPs
• Is trained in behaviour management strategies and an understanding of relational practice
• Has the ability to lead a team of SEMH Learning Support Assistants
• Has a willingness to deliver out-reach to support children with SEMH

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead, shape and develop our on-site Local Authority commissioned SEMH provision
• Opportunities for professional learning and specialist SEMH training
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people’s lives
• A supportive leadership team and a positive working culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Safeguarding

Spring Meadow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit us for an informal look around. It’s a great opportunity to meet the team, see our setting in action, and get a real feel for what it’s like to work here.

Please complete all sections of the application form. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 382 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/spring-meadow-primary-school-nursery

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