Job Title: SEND Teacher - SEMH
Location: Enfield, North London
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: £150-£250 per day PAYE.

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a committed and resilient SEND Teacher to join a highly supportive Secondary SEMH School in Enfield from January 2026.

This specialist school supports pupils aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism, ADHD and a range of complex behavioural challenges. The school follows a therapeutic and relationship-based approach, creating a safe, structured and nurturing environment where pupils can rebuild trust, develop emotional regulation skills and re-engage with learning.

About the Role:
As an SEND Teacher, you will:

Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for small classes

Use trauma-informed and attachment-aware strategies to support pupils

Create personalised learning plans tailored to students' academic and emotional needs

Work closely with Behaviour Mentors, LSAs and the SENDCo to ensure consistent support

Build strong, positive relationships that inspire confidence, resilience and progress

Contribute to a collaborative, reflective and forward-thinking staff team

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Experience teaching pupils with SEMH, behavioural needs or additional SEND

Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills (Team Teach is highly desirable)

A calm, compassionate and adaptable approach

A passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable young people

Why Join This School?

Small class sizes and excellent support ratios

A therapeutic, pupil-centred ethos rooted in nurturing relationships

A leadership team who prioritise staff wellbeing and development

Ongoing CPD, including behaviour training and trauma-informed practice

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

PAYE only - no umbrella deductions

Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses via The National College

Support from an experienced, safeguarding-trained SEND consultant

Access to exclusive long-term and permanent roles across North London

If you're an enthusiastic SEND Teacher who is passionate about supporting pupils with SEMH needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to make a real impact in a school that transforms young lives