About this role

Job Title

SEN Teacher - SEMH Provision

Location

Andover, Hampshire

Salary

In line with Teacher Pay Scale

Contract Type

Full-time, Permanent

Start Date

September 2026 (earlier start available for the right candidate)

A new specialist SEMH school opening in the Andover area is seeking to appoint a dedicated and resilient SEN Teacher to join its founding team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in establishing a nurturing and ambitious learning environment for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The successful candidate will teach pupils aged 4-16, primarily within the primary phase, with opportunities to support secondary-aged learners where appropriate. Classes will be small, with high levels of support, enabling staff to provide personalised and therapeutic education tailored to individual needs.

The school will support pupils who may also present with additional learning difficulties and who may be working below age-related expectations. The provision will promote academic achievement alongside emotional wellbeing, resilience, and personal development.

Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet individual pupil needs

Establish a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment

Support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours through positive and consistent behaviour strategies

Adapt teaching approaches for pupils working below age-related expectations

Build positive and professional relationships that encourage engagement, confidence, and progress

Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and external professionals

Monitor and assess pupil progress both academically and emotionally

Promote pupils' wellbeing, resilience, and social development

Newly established specialist SEMH provision in the Andover area

Small class sizes with significant adult support

Pupils aged 4-16 with SEMH and additional learning needs

Therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to behaviour and wellbeing

Supportive and collaborative leadership and staff team

Opportunity to contribute to the development and growth of a new school community

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience within a primary, SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision setting

Strong understanding of inclusive and adaptive teaching practices

Ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour

Calm, resilient, and flexible approach

Experience working within SEMH or specialist settings

Knowledge of trauma-informed or restorative practices

Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs and/or autism

A supportive working environment with a strong pastoral focus

Ongoing professional development and specialist SEMH training

Well-resourced classrooms and learning environments

The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on young people's lives

A chance to join and help shape a new specialist school from its early stages

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are passionate about inclusive education and supporting pupils with SEMH needs.

Please submit an up-to-date CV to be considered for this opportunity.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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