SEND​/SEMH Teachers - Primary & Secondary

Overview

SEND / SEMH Teachers – Primary & Secondary Opportunities (Hailsham Area) This specialist SEMH school supports primary and secondary pupils who have not always found success in mainstream education. Behaviour can be challenging at times, but staff work within a clear, consistent framework and are never expected to manage difficult situations alone. Collaboration, emotional safety and strong relationships underpin everything the school does.

We are seeking SEND / SEMH Teachers who are confident, reflective and motivated by teaching in a setting where regulation and relationships come before results.

• Teaching small classes of pupils with SEMH needs
• Planning and delivering accessible, engaging lessons
• Creating structured, predictable classroom environments
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Working closely with support staff and pastoral teams
• Supporting both academic learning and emotional development

This is a role for teachers who value impact over pace and progress over perfection.

• Teachers with QTS (or working towards it)
• Calm, reflective practitioners confident managing behaviour
• Teachers who understand behaviour as communication
• Those open to learning trauma-informed and SEMH-specific approaches
• Mainstream teachers seeking a more relational, values-led environment

Previous SEMH experience is beneficial but not essential. Strong classroom presence and mindset are key.

• Highly supportive leadership
• A close-knit, welcoming staff team
• Strong pastoral structures and behaviour systems
• A culture that genuinely prioritises staff wellbeing

• Opportunities available across the Hailsham area
• Immediate and upcoming roles
• A child-only DBS is required for school-based work — support will be provided if needed

Register your interest today to explore SEND / SEMH teaching opportunities.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.