Job Description

SEMH Teacher - Specialist Education

Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £150 - £300 per day (depending on experience and responsibilities)
Start Date: Flexible - September 2026

About the Role

Connex Education is seeking dedicated, resilient and passionate SEMH Teachers to work within specialist educational settings in Cheltenham, supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This role offers a range of flexible opportunities, including day-to-day supply, short-term placements and longer-term teaching roles, allowing you to choose the level of commitment that best suits your circumstances.

You will be supporting pupils who may have experienced barriers to education, including trauma, anxiety, attachment difficulties and behavioural challenges. Many learners require a highly structured, nurturing, and consistent approach to help them re-engage with learning and build confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual pupil needs when required
• Create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment
• Support pupils with SEMH needs to access learning and achieve progress
• Use positive behaviour support and trauma-informed approaches
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, pastoral staff and external professionals
• Track, assess and report on pupil progress where required (long-term roles)
• Support pupils to develop emotional regulation, resilience, and independence
• Contribute to a consistent and inclusive approach across the setting

What We re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) preferred, un-qualified teachers welcome to apply
• Experience working with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent in challenging situations
• Understanding of trauma-informed and restorative approaches (desirable)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply through Connex Education
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Weekly PAYE pay no umbrella companies
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher and SEND Toolkits for professional development
• Career progression opportunities through our professional development pathways
• Wellbeing support and refresher training for modern educational settings
• A dedicated SEND specialist consultant to support your career journey
• Flexible opportunities across SEMH provisions in Cheltenham

Apply Today

If you are a committed SEMH Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in specialist education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Charlotte Richardson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.