Supply SEMH Teacher – Portsmouth

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Position: Supply SEMH Teacher
Salary: £140–£220 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Flexible Supply | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Term Time Only

Inspire, Support and Make a Lasting Difference

Are you a passionate and resilient teacher looking for flexible work in a rewarding environment? We are recruiting dedicated Supply SEMH Teachers to work in specialist schools and alternative provisions across Portsmouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified teachers who are committed to supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve success both academically and personally.

Whether you're looking for day-to-day supply, short-term placements, or long-term opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Supply SEMH Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons across a range of subjects and age groups.
• Create a calm, structured, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learning and emotional needs.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and senior leaders.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and pupil wellbeing.
• Maintain high expectations while encouraging confidence, resilience, and independence.

About You

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEMH, SEND, or within alternative provision is desirable.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to secure permanent positions within specialist schools.
• A rewarding career where you can positively impact the lives of young people every day.

If you're an enthusiastic teacher ready to inspire and support pupils with SEMH needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and one of our specialist education consultants will contact you to discuss our current Supply SEMH Teacher opportunities across Portsmouth.

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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 date.
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