Secondary Teacher

South East/ contract / £33,650 - 53,047 per year

Secondary SEMH Teacher – Basildon

Location: Basildon, Essex
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time
Agency: TeacherActive

TeacherActive is currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Secondary SEMH Teacher to work full-time within a specialist education setting in Basildon. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and resilient teacher who is passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The successful candidate will be working with secondary-aged pupils who may have a range of additional needs and barriers to learning. You will play an important role in providing a structured, supportive and engaging learning environment that enables pupils to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

The Role

As a Secondary SEMH Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons that are adapted to meet the individual needs and abilities of your pupils.

You will be expected to build positive and trusting relationships with students, maintain clear boundaries and use effective behaviour-management strategies to create a safe and productive classroom environment.

You will work closely with teaching assistants, SEND professionals and the wider school team to ensure that each pupil receives the appropriate level of support.

The Successful Secondary SEMH Teacher Will:

  • Have QTS/QTLS or relevant teaching experience

  • Have experience working within a secondary school, SEND provision, PRU or alternative provision

  • Ideally have previous experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs

  • Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour-management skills

  • Be confident working with pupils who may display challenging behaviour

  • Be patient, resilient, adaptable and consistent

  • Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills

  • Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

  • Have a genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential

What TeacherActive Can Offer:

  • A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement

  • Competitive rates of pay

  • Access to a range of opportunities within schools and specialist education settings

  • Support throughout the registration and compliance process

  • Opportunities for continued professional development

  • A straightforward and supportive recruitment process

This is a full-time position with an ASAP start, so we would particularly like to hear from candidates who are available immediately or at short notice.

If you are an experienced SEMH Teacher, SEND Teacher or Secondary Teacher looking for a rewarding new opportunity in Basildon, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through TeacherActive to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and requires you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.