SEMH Teacher

Are you a passionate, resilient teacher who believes every child deserves the chance to thrive, whatever challenges they face? Machu Specialist Education is recruiting an SEMH Teacher on behalf of a welcoming specialist SEMH school in Hayes, Middlesex, supporting pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real, lasting difference in a nurturing, trauma-informed school that puts relationships, compassion and high expectations at the heart of everything it does.

THE ROLE

- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils' EHCP outcomes and individual needs

- Use trauma-informed, relational approaches to help pupils regulate, re-engage and build confidence

- Create a calm, structured and predictable classroom that supports positive behaviour and progress

- Work alongside a supportive team including the SENCO, therapists and allied health professionals

- Line-manage teaching assistants to maximise outcomes for every pupil in your class

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

- Experience teaching pupils with SEMH, SEND or other complex needs

- A calm, consistent, empathetic approach and genuine passion for inclusive education

- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

- Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check (or hold one on the Update Service)

WHAT'S ON OFFER

- Competitive salary (MPS/UPS)

- A close-knit, values-led team with strong pastoral and multi-agency support

- Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression

ABOUT MACHU SPECIALIST EDUCATION

Machu Specialist Education is part of Machu Group, working alongside a healthcare partner to give schools easier access to speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and other allied health professionals. We specialise in supplying teachers and support workers to schools, with placement rates aligned to GCA guidelines.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply or find out more, contact Amelia at Machu Specialist Education: