Position: SEMH Teacher Location: SM5 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm Contract: Full Time Salary: Paid to Scale We are seeking a resilient, compassionate and dedicated SEMH Teacher to join a vibrant and supportive primary school located in the SM5 area. This full-time role is ideal for someone with a passion for working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment. About the Role: You will be teaching a small class of primary-aged pupils with significant SEMH needs and challenging behaviour. The role requires a strong, calm presence, high levels of emotional intelligence, and the ability to build meaningful, trusting relationships with children who have often experienced trauma or disrupted education. You’ll work closely with a supportive team including specialist TAs, SENCO, and pastoral staff. Key Responsibilities: Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to meet the emotional and academic needs of pupils Promote positive behaviour and implement effective behaviour management strategies Create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment Collaborate with support staff, parents, and external professionals Contribute to EHCP reviews, behaviour plans, and progress tracking The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Experience working with SEMH or challenging behaviour, ideally in a primary setting A calm, empathetic approach and strong behaviour management skills Commitment to inclusion, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners Why Join This School? Strong leadership and a collaborative, caring staff team Access to CPD and specialist training Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of pupils who need it most<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jake White on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Jake White&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068</strong></strong>