Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs?

Do you possess the skills and dedication required to create a positive learning environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our client setting in Preston is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEMH Teacher to join our team in October 2024 on a full-time, long-term basis. As an SEMH Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting and facilitating the educational and social development of students with social and emotional needs and barriers to accessing learning.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver effective and inclusive lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students with SEMH.

• Adapt teaching methods and resources to accommodate individual learning styles and abilities.

• Create a supportive and nurturing classroom environment that fosters academic progress, emotional well-being, and positive behavior.

• Collaborate with other teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff to develop individualised Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and implement strategies for student progress.

• Regularly assess and track student progress, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.

• Establish strong communication channels with parents, guardians, and external professionals involved in the care and education of students with SEMH needs.

• Stay updated with the latest educational practices, policies, and developments in the field of special educational needs, integrating them into your teaching approach.

This SEMH Teacher role is an opportunity to work in an incredibly welcoming school with some wonderful young people.

This specialist school setting has a great reputation and excellent facilities and works with students aged 11-18 years old.

Staff retention is good due to their welcoming atmosphere, and there is an established and supportive small senior leadership team.

The setting offers a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the children and young people they care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential.

To be considered for the role of SEMH Teacher you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification.

• Specialisation or experience in teaching students with SEMH learning needs in a mainstream or specialist environment.

• Deep understanding of moderate learning difficulties, such as autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, ADHD, and speech and language impairments.

• Strong knowledge of different teaching strategies, interventions, and resources for SEND students.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals.

• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with students with SEND.

• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students in an ever-changing educational environment.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

£600 to £800 per week

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Qualified Teacher Status (role will be paid to Main Pay Scale)

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Dave Travis on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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