SEMH Teacher

We are currently looking for a Full Qualified Teacher, who is either experienced or a specialist working with students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties.

Initially the school will be looking for someone on a temporary basis and depending on performance there is an opportunity to move on a to a permanent contract.

The School

A DfE registered independent school, based in Horsham, which caters for boys and girls with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties, between the ages of 7-18 years of age. Most recently, the school have been graded as “Good” by OFSTED.

The Role

• To deliver targeted interventions; one to one or in small groups to students with SEMH
• To mentor pupils with behavioural, social and emotional needs (SEMH)
• To work with teacher in-charge of SEMH provisions to assess the needs of individual pupil with SEMH
• To work with teacher in-charge of SEMH provisions to differentiate and resource lessons that ensure that effective learning takes place for all pupils.
• To work with the teacher in-charge of SEMH provisions to develop one page profiles, personalised learning plans and pastoral support plans.
• To ensure that all pupils make progress during the lesson
• To support pupils in the acquisition and development of learning dispositions and positive character traits
• To implement that school behaviour policy and ensure that it is visible to the children.
• To deliver targeted interventions; one to one or in small groups to pupils.
• To support the teacher in-charge of SEMH provisions with the mentoring of pupil in the provision.

The Candidate

• Fully Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of teaching pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (not essential)
• Experience of managing complex and difficult behaviours and mental health issues (not essential)
• Experience of dealing with challenging and sensitive situations
• Understanding of the theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children
• Knowledge and understanding of the SEN Code of Conduct and its practical application strategies for meeting the SEN of students in a mixed ability classroom
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

If you would be interested in finding out more, or would like to apply for immediate consideration, please do not hesitate to contact me on the number below.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later

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