training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
SEMH Teacher - Randstad Education
Position: SEMH Teacher (Primary or Secondary Specialists)
Location: Harlow
Hours: Full-Time, Long-Term
Contract Type: Temporary / Contract
About the Role
Randstad Education is looking for resilient, highly skilled SEMH Teachers to work within alternative provisions, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), and specialised SEMH schools in Harlow. This role is designed for educators who thrive in non-traditional settings and possess the emotional intelligence to look past challenging behaviours to reach the child underneath. You will be responsible for delivering modified curricula to small classes of students who may have faced significant trauma or have complex neuro-diverse profiles.
Benefits
Premium daily rates reflecting the specialist nature of the role.
Small class sizes (typically 5-8 students) allowing for intensive 1-to-1 impact.
Specialised training opportunities, including Team Teach, trauma-informed practice, and mental health first aid.
Dedicated consultant support from Randstad's SEND specialists.
Rewarding environment where every small breakthrough is a major victory.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver highly differentiated lessons that engage students with significant barriers to learning.
Lead a classroom team of Teaching Assistants, ensuring a cohesive approach to behaviour management.
Utilise de-escalation techniques (such as PRICE or Team Teach) to maintain a safe and calm learning environment.
Develop Individual Education & Behaviour Plans (IEPs/IBPs) in collaboration with SENCOs and external therapists.
Foster emotional regulation by integrating social and emotional goals into daily academic tasks.
Communicate effectively with parents and carers, providing a consistent bridge between home and school.
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent qualification is essential.
Proven experience working with SEMH, ASD, or ADHD in a specialised or high-needs mainstream setting.
Exceptional behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under extreme provocation.
A non-judgemental, trauma-informed approach to education.
Resilience and "thick skin"-the ability to start every day with a fresh slate regardless of the previous day's challenges.
Enhanced DBS on the update service and excellent professional references.
How to Apply
If you are a teacher who believes that every child deserves a chance, regardless of their past or their behaviour, we want to hear from you. Randstad Education is dedicated to safeguarding children; all applicants will undergo a rigorous vetting process.
Ready to make a real-world impact? Join Randstad Education as an SEMH Teacher in Harlow today!
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