Job Title: SEND Teacher (SEMH Focus) Location: London, UK Job Type: Full-Time Working Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications; in line with national pay scales **About the School:** We are an inclusive, welcoming primary school located in the heart of south London that is committed to providing exceptional education to all of our students. Our school is dedicated to supporting the needs of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. **The Role:** We seek a passionate and dedicated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teacher with a focus on SEMH to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have significant experience in supporting children with SEMH needs. You will be responsible for devising and implementing tailored educational strategies that engage and inspire our students. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and deliver individualised lesson plans that cater to the varied SEMH needs of your students. - Create a positive, secure, and stimulating learning environment that fosters self-esteem and independence. - Collaborate with other teachers, SEND coordinators, and support staff to ensure a cohesive approach to the children’s education and well-being. - Utilize a range of teaching methods and educational tools to facilitate a rich and engaging curriculum. - Apply effective behaviour management techniques consistent with school policies, promoting positive behaviours and discipline. - Regularly assess student progress, set targets, and provide feedback to children, parents, and colleagues. - Participate in school meetings, training sessions, and contribute to the overall development of the school’s SEND provisions. - Act as a keyworker for students, monitoring their social, emotional, and academic progress, and coordinating with external agencies where necessary. **Requirements:** - Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. - Proven experience of working with students with SEMH needs. - Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and safeguarding procedures. - Ability to develop trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and parents/carers. - Excellent classroom management skills and the capacity to motivate and inspire. - A commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to share best practices. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. **Benefits:** We offer a supportive and collegial environment, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a dedication to staff well-being. Our staff are our most valued asset, and we strive to ensure that everyone feels valued and part of our community. The school is committed to equality, diversity, and safeguarding. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check. We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our school community. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Molly Farrelly on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1049 and click on the apply button.<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;150 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.<br /><br />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 />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> Molly Farrelly&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1049</strong></strong>