SEMH Class Teacher – Support Vulnerable Learners

About the role

This position is for an SEMH Class Teacher in a specialist school in Walsall, supporting pupils who face social, emotional and mental health challenges. You will work within a small, highly supported class environment, helping students re‑engage with education and achieve personal and academic success.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for small SEMH classes.
• Create a calm, structured and nurturing classroom atmosphere.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress.
• Manage challenging behaviour using consistent, positive strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Teaching Assistants, pastoral staff and external agencies.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Assess, monitor and record pupil progress.

Required profile

• Resilient and compassionate with a genuine desire to help vulnerable young people.
• Excellent classroom management and patience.
• Commitment to supporting each pupil to reach their potential.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

What we offer

• Strong support from experienced Teaching Assistants and pastoral staff.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Competitive pay up to MPS 6, scaled to experience.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same.