SEMH Teaching Assistant

Description:

English Teacher – SEMH | Southampton

Start: October 2026
Contract: Long-term, initially until Christmas with potential to July 2027
Pay: £175–£260 per day
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Supply Desk is working with a specialist alternative provision in Southampton looking for an English Teacher to join their team from October.

You’ll be teaching English Language and Literacy across KS3 and KS4 to students with SEMH needs, working in a small, supportive setting where relationships and consistency are key.

This would suit an experienced English Teacher, SEND Teacher or someone with strong experience supporting students who have struggled within mainstream education.

The role:

Teach engaging English lessons across KS3 and KS4
Adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs
Support students with SEMH and additional needs
Build positive, trusting relationships with learners
Promote engagement, confidence and resilience
Track progress and provide meaningful feedback
Work closely with SEND, pastoral and safeguarding teams
We're looking for:

QTS or equivalent
Strong English subject knowledge
Secondary teaching experience
Confident classroom and behaviour management
Experience with SEND/SEMH is desirable
A patient, consistent and relationship-led approach
A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable learners
What's in it for you?

£175–£260 per day
Full-time, long-term opportunity
Potential extension through to July 2027
Small class sizes
Supportive specialist environment
Dedicated Supply Desk consultant
Access to CPD and training
Ready for a new challenge this October? Apply now via or get in touch with Supply Desk for more information or Email your CV to (url removed)

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS and references