SEMH Specialist Resource Teacher

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? 

Do you believe in the power of nurturing relationships, high expectations, and a carefully crafted curriculum to help every child thrive? 

Keep Hatch Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated SEMH SRP Teacher to join our team from 1st September 2026 and play a pivotal role in our brand-new Specialist Resource Provision. This is a unique opportunity to shape outstanding SEMH practice within a warm, inclusive school community. 

About Us 

At Keep Hatch Primary School, our vision Aspire – Believe - Achieve underpins everything we do.  We recognise the uniqueness of every child and place the highest importance on promoting wellbeing, confidence, independence and a sense of belonging. 

Our curriculum is built around five carefully designed curriculum concepts - our “toolkit for life-long learning”: 

Our school values - Happiness, Imagination, Independence, Ambition, Responsibility, Honesty & Integrity, Confidence & Resilience, Respect & Tolerance - are woven through every interaction, every curriculum experience and every classroom. 

The Role 

As our SEMH SRP Teacher, you will: 

• Lead learning for a small group of pupils with SEMH needs within our Specialist Resource Provision. 

• Deliver a highly personalised, trauma-informed and nurturing curriculum that supports emotional regulation, academic progress and social development. 

• Complete SEMH screening, robust assessments and individualised planning to ensure provision fully meets each pupil’s needs. 

• Create a stable, safe environment through predictable routines, relational practice and strong emotional support. 

• Work closely with families to rebuild trust, strengthen home–school relationships and celebrate children’s achievements. 

• Collaborate with mainstream teachers, senior leaders, specialist partners, external agencies and Educational Psychologists to secure the highest-quality provision. 

• Support pupils’ integration back into mainstream settings where appropriate. 

• Uphold the highest safeguarding standards and model our core values at all times. 

About You 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Is a qualified teacher (QTS essential) with experience in SEMH, SEN or inclusive practice. 

• Has a nurturing, calm and relational approach to supporting children with complex needs. 

• Can inspire children to believe in themselves and see their own potential. 

• Communicates effectively, builds trust and works collaboratively with colleagues and families. 

• Can differentiate learning skilfully and deliver a broad, balanced and accessible curriculum. 

• Embraces our vision and values, and is eager to contribute to our whole-school community. 

Whether you are an experienced SEMH practitioner or a teacher with a passion for inclusive education, we would love to hear from you. 

What We Offer 

• A welcoming school community rooted in compassion, high expectations and pastoral excellence. 

• A strong culture of professional trust, honesty and integrity. 

• Supportive leadership and dedicated time for training, supervision and professional development. 

• Opportunities to grow with the development of our new SRP. 

• A learning environment that embraces creativity, outdoor learning and real-world experiences. 

• A staff team committed to helping every child flourish academically, socially and emotionally. 

Safeguarding Commitment 

Keep Hatch Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, right-to-work checks, references and all standard recruitment vetting processes in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. 

If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated teacher and want to be part of a school where you are valued and your hard work recognised, come and visit Keep Hatch for yourself.  Our friendly team would be happy to show you around. 

To make an appointment to visit the school, please contact Mrs Katie Medhurst on 0118 978 4859 or via email at kmedhurst@keephatch.wokingham.sch.uk.  Please make any applications to the same email address.