Specialist Teachers (SEND / SEMH)

Specialist Teacher (SEND / SEMH)

We are working with a Local Authority that is looking for several Specialist Teachers of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND / SEMH) in the Southend area.

Salary: £46,586 - £51,763 (depending on experience).

Location: Southend of the Sea, Essex. (predominately school based, some working from home and office)

Start Date: ASAP

Job Purpose:

• Provide specialist support, advice and guidance to schools, parents and colleagues in the development of inclusive strategies and interventions for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Assess the needs of children and young people with SEND through early identification and intervention (when required).
• Provide support, advice and guidance to schools and settings to improve provision and outcomes and wellbeing for children and young people with SEND/SEMH needs.
• Support and deliver modelling and training to schools and settings, and where appropriate, professionals and partner agencies on SEND matters.
• Contribute to service and policy development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality support for children and young people with SEMH/SEND needs.
• Conduct specialist SEMH assessments.
• Advise schools/settings on early identification, intervention, and inclusive practices.
• Design and implement bespoke intervention programmes (emotional regulation, social skills, resilience).
• Develop and monitor behaviour management plans.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
• Provide advice, training, and signposting to families and carers.
• Lead and deliver training and CPD for schools and settings.
• Support schools in improving outcomes and inclusive practice.
• Stay updated on SEND/SEMH legislation and policy.
• Contribute to service development, quality assurance, and performance review processes.
• Work with Southend City Council, schools, settings, and partner agencies to promote inclusion.
• Act as a professional point of contact for advice and support.
• Operate within the safeguarding framework, promoting the well-being of children and young people.

Essential:

• QTS Qualified.
• Minimum of 8-10 yrs teaching experience
• Must have leadership experience eg Senco, or Specialist experience such as running a provision, ARP, Unit, Special School.

*We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £350 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity*

To apply for this role please email & call Dane on 01772 954 200.