Location: Birmingham Salary: £150 - £180 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications) Job Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday Start Date: Immediate Start Available Axcis Education is seeking an enthusiastic and resilient SEMH Teacher to join a specialist secondary SEND school in Birmingham. This rewarding opportunity involves working with students aged 11-16 who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and may present with challenging behaviour, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma-related needs, and barriers to learning. The school provides a structured, nurturing, and supportive environment where positive relationships are at the heart of everything they do. Staff work closely with students to help them re-engage with education, develop emotional resilience, improve behaviour, and achieve their full potential both academically and personally. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated teacher who is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and understands the importance of consistency, patience, and relationship-based practice. Key Responsibilities • Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons tailored to the individual needs of students with SEMH needs. • Differentiate learning activities to support varying academic abilities and learning needs. • Build positive relationships with students to encourage engagement, trust, and progress. • Implement effective behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques. • Support students in developing emotional regulation, social skills, confidence, and resilience. • Create and maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment. • Monitor student progress and adapt teaching approaches where necessary. • Work towards EHCP outcomes and contribute to annual reviews. • Collaborate with teaching assistants, pastoral staff, parents, and external professionals. • Maintain accurate records, assessments, behaviour logs, and reports as required by the school. Requirements • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification. • Experience teaching within a SEND, SEMH, Alternative Provision, PRU, or secondary school setting. • Strong understanding of SEMH needs, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour management strategies. • Experience supporting students who may display challenging behaviour. • Ability to remain calm, patient, and resilient in demanding situations. • Strong communication and relationship-building skills. • Knowledge of EHCPs and person-centred planning. • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one. What Axcis Education Offers • Competitive daily pay rates of £150 - £180 per day. • Free CPD and online training, including Level 2 Safeguarding. • Ongoing support from a dedicated local Axcis consultant. • Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and career-development roles. • Experience working within an established specialist SEMH secondary school. • Flexible and rewarding opportunities with the UK's leading SEND recruitment specialist. About Axcis Education Axcis Education is the UK's leading specialist SEND recruitment agency. We work with SEND schools, alternative provisions, SEMH settings, and mainstream schools across the UK, connecting skilled education professionals with rewarding roles that make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs. Apply Today If you are a qualified SEMH Teacher, SEND Teacher, SEN Teacher, PRU Teacher, Alternative Provision Teacher, Behaviour Specialist Teacher, or Inclusive Education Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in Birmingham, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join Axcis Education and support young people with SEMH needs to overcome barriers, achieve positive outcomes, and thrive both in education and beyond. INDMID <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jake Warner-Smith on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 6373.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Jake Warner-Smith&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 6373</strong></strong>