SEMH Teacher – Portsmouth – September Start

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Position: SEMH Teacher
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced teacher with a passion for supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teacher to join a specialist educational setting in Portsmouth from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational teacher who is committed to creating positive outcomes for young people who may have experienced barriers to learning within mainstream education.

The Role

As an SEMH Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging, differentiated lessons while creating a structured, nurturing and supportive classroom environment.

You will work closely with support staff, pastoral teams and other professionals to ensure that each pupil receives the appropriate academic and emotional support to progress.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to individual needs and abilities.

• Supporting pupils with a range of SEMH needs, including behavioural and emotional difficulties.

• Creating a positive, consistent and inclusive classroom environment.

• Developing strong, trusting relationships with pupils.

• Using effective behaviour management strategies and promoting positive behaviour.

• Differentiating learning to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum.

• Monitoring pupil progress and contributing to individual education and support plans.

• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral staff, families and external professionals.

• Supporting pupils to develop confidence, resilience, independence and life skills.

• Maintaining high expectations while recognising and responding to individual barriers to learning.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a qualified and passionate teacher who understands that building positive relationships is central to achieving successful outcomes for pupils with SEMH needs.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in teaching pupils with SEMH or additional needs.

• Calm, patient, consistent and emotionally resilient.

• Confident managing challenging behaviour using positive and restorative approaches.

• Able to adapt teaching to meet a wide range of learning needs.

• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Passionate about helping young people reach their full potential.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist setting where you can make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of young people.

You will be joining a supportive team that values relationships, consistency and personalised education, with opportunities to develop your skills and experience within SEMH education.

If you are an enthusiastic teacher looking for a rewarding SEMH teaching position in Portsmouth starting in September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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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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