Sen Teacher
Job Role: SEN Teacher (SEMH Focus)
Location: Southampton
Pay: £168.80 – £260.98 per day (Dependent on Experience)
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Start Date: September 2026
About the Role
Are you a compassionate and resilient educator looking to make a genuine difference in a specialist setting?
Supply Desk are seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join a well-established specialist provision in Southampton, working primarily with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs from September 2026 on a long term contract that could go permanent for the right person.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people who require a highly personalised and therapeutic approach to learning, helping them to re-engage with education and build confidence for the future.
About the Provision
This is a specialist academy catering for children and young people aged 4–16 with a range of additional needs, including SEMH, autism spectrum conditions, and associated learning difficulties.
The setting offers:
- A nurturing, trauma-informed environment where student wellbeing is central to all practice
- Small class sizes, allowing for highly personalised and relationship-based teaching
- A strong focus on emotional regulation, communication, and independence skills
- A curriculum designed to support both academic progress and personal development, with pathways leading toward meaningful post-16 opportunities
- Access to multi-disciplinary support, including therapy and pastoral teams
- A commitment to creating safe, structured learning environments where students can build trust and succeed
Many pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and require consistent, supportive approaches to help them regulate emotions and access learning.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate SEN Teacher to work with small groups of students, primarily supporting those with SEMH needs.
You will be responsible for:
- Planning and delivering adapted, engaging lessons across core subjects (primarily English and Maths)
- Building positive, trusting relationships with students who may have experienced barriers to education
- Supporting emotional regulation, resilience, and engagement in learning
- Creating a safe, consistent and structured classroom environment
- Working closely with Teaching Assistants, SEN teams, and external professionals to meet individual student needs
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or significant SEN teaching experience
- Experience working with SEMH students (highly desirable)
- A calm, patient, and consistent approach to behaviour
- Strong de-escalation and behaviour management skills
- A passion for inclusive education and supporting vulnerable learners
- Excellent communication skills and a trauma-informed, restorative mindset
Benefits of Working with Supply Desk
- Competitive rates of pay
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Access to CPD and specialist SEN training, including SEMH strategies
- Opportunity for long-term and permanent positions
- £100 referral bonus for recommending a friend
Interested?
To apply or find out more, contact Maria on 02380 230340 or send your CV today to hampshire@supplydesk.co.uk.
Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may take place on a rolling basis.
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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.