SEMH Teacher (KS2/KS3)

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate teacher looking to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with complex presentations including SEMH, ASC and associated needs? Coombe House School is seeking a Generalist Key Stage 2 / Key Stage 3 Teacher to join our specialist provision, working with small classes of pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). This role offers a highly rewarding alternative to mainstream teaching, with a strong focus on relationships, inclusion and personalised learning. This teaching role offers small class sizes (up to 8), and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on individual progress. As a Generalist KS2/KS3 Teacher, you will: · Plan, deliver and evaluate an aspirational and accessible curriculum across Key Stages 2 and 3 · Teach across a range of subjects, adapting content to meet pupils’ individual needs and starting points · Create a calm, engaging and supportive learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued and motivated · Use a relational and trauma‑informed approach to behaviour, recognising behaviour as communication · Build strong, trusting relationships that support pupils’ academic progress, confidence, resilience and emotional development · Track and evidence pupil progress, using assessment to inform planning and personalised intervention · Contribute to Pupil Profiles, IEP reviews and EHCP‑driven targets · Work collaboratively with colleagues and multi‑disciplinary professionals (including therapists and external agencies) · Take on full tutor responsibilities, including pastoral support and communication with parents and carers We are seeking a qualified and reflective teacher with experience of KS2 and/or KS3, strong inclusive practice and the ability to adapt teaching creatively for pupils with complex SEND. The successful candidate will demonstrate resilience, a commitment to professional development, and consistently model the school’s values of kindness, belonging and ambition. E