SEMH Provision Teacher | Coventry

A nurturing primary school in Coventry seeks an experienced SEMH Provision Teacher to develop and deliver targeted SEMH programmes from January 2026. The SEMH Provision Teacher will design interventions that build self-regulation and resilience, work closely with the SENCo and pastoral team, and liaise with families and external agencies to support pupil wellbeing. This SEMH Provision Teacher role in Coventry will include induction before January 2026, with the expectation that the SEMH Provision Teacher will be in post from January 2026.

• SEMH Provision Teacher required to lead social, emotional and mental-health provision
• SEMH Provision Teacher required to work within a compassionate primary in Coventry
• SEMH Provision Teacher to design therapeutic programmes, run small-group work and support reintegration

The SEMH Provision Teacher will assess needs, set measurable targets, run therapeutic groups and coach colleagues in de-escalation and restorative practice. In Coventry, the SEMH Provision Teacher will contribute to whole-school policy on behaviour and attendance and will support reintegration plans to ensure pupils can fully access mainstream lessons.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver SEMH interventions that improve self-regulation, social skills and attendance.
• Work with class teams to embed therapeutic strategies across the school day and across Coventry.
• Liaise with parents, mental-health services and the SENCo to coordinate multi-agency support.
• Monitor impact using clear measures, maintain accurate records and report to senior leaders.
• Provide coaching for staff on restorative practice, de-escalation and wellbeing strategies.

Person specification

• Qualified teacher with experience in SEMH provision or with pupils who have social, emotional and mental-health needs.
• Confident in designing and evaluating intervention programmes and in multi-agency coordination as an SEMH Provision Teacher.
• Empathetic, resilient and able to work sensitively with pupils and families across Coventry.
• Able to commence January 2026 and to attend induction and pre-start briefings before January 2026.

To be considered for this teaching position, please forward a CV as soon as possible.