Job Description

Position: SEN Teacher (SEMH)

Location: Portsmouth
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (Until July 2026)
Pay Rate: £168.80 £270.98 per day (Dependent on Experience)

Supply Desk is seeking a dedicated and resilient SEN Teacher to join a specialist provision in Portsmouth supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a highly supportive setting where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.

Working with small groups of students aged , you will deliver engaging English and Maths lessons while supporting pupils to develop confidence, emotional resilience, and a positive attitude towards learning.

This specialist provision forms part of a wider Special School and Alternative Provision network, supporting students who may struggle to access mainstream education.

The setting offers:

• Small class sizes, typically between 1 5 students.

• High levels of pastoral and teaching assistant support.

• A nurturing and relationship-focused approach to learning.

• A curriculum designed to build resilience, emotional wellbeing, and academic achievement.

• Strong pathways to further education, training, and employment.

• Plan and deliver engaging English and Maths lessons tailored to individual needs.

• Adapt teaching strategies to support students with SEMH needs.

• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement and progress.

• Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.

• Create a structured, safe, and supportive learning environment.

• Work collaboratively with SEN, pastoral, and safeguarding teams.

• Monitor and track student progress and achievement.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.

• Experience teaching students with additional needs is desirable.

• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.

• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

• Understanding of trauma-informed and restorative practices.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

• Small class sizes and excellent staff-to-student ratios.

• Dedicated Teaching Assistant support in every lesson.

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

• The chance to make a lasting impact on young people's lives.

• Potential opportunities beyond the initial contract period.

• Competitive daily rates of pay.

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

• Access to CPD and specialist SEMH training.

• Long-term and permanent opportunities available.

• Referral rewards of up to £150.

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and are looking for a rewarding teaching opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Contract

Pay: £168.80 £270.98 per day

Work Location: In person

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.