Experienced SEND / SEMH Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £33,000 pro‑r

Temp-to-perm pathway

On-site parking

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an experienced SEND/SEMH Teacher to lead The Hive in Barnoldswick.

The role demands extensive experience with complex needs, trauma-informed practice, and strong team leadership to support pupils with ASC/ADHD within a structured classroom environment. You will plan differentiated lessons, supervise staff, and monitor EHCP targets, contributing to secure, consistent progress in a nurturing setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or UK curriculum teaching experience.
• Extensive SEND/SEMH experience with complex behaviours.
• Experience leading a specialist classroom and coordinating support staff.
• Trauma-informed practice and de-escalation skills (PBS, Team-Teach, MAPA/CPI advantageous).
• Calm, empathetic approach with clear boundaries.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and deliver bespoke, highly engaging curriculum learning tailored to the complex needs of pupils in The Hive.
• Foster a trauma-informed, low-arousal classroom environment where pupils feel secure and ready to learn.
• Lead and deploy classroom support staff to maximise pupil progress and safety.
• Implement proactive de-escalation strategies, PBS, and emotion coaching to manage dysregulation.
• Monitor, assess, and report on academic and pastoral targets (EHCP reviews).
• Collaborate with school leadership, pastoral teams, and multi-agency professionals.

Skills

QTS or UK curriculum teaching exp

SEND/SEMH expertise

Leadership of specialist classroom

Trauma-informed practice

De-escalation / PBS

Emotion coaching

Behaviour management

Tools

MAPA/CPI training

Job description

Are you an experienced SEND Teacher or strong Mainstream Teacher with substantial SEMH expertise looking for a purposeful, permanent pathway within a nurturing, specialist setting?

We are seeking a highly experienced, resilient, and dedicated SEND / SEMH Teacher to lead our dedicated downstairs "Hive" class based in "Barnoldswick".

Please note: This is a classroom-based teaching appointment, not an outdoor education lead.

The "Hive" is a structured, sensory-adapted classroom designed for pupils with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, communication difficulties, and associated neurodivergent profiles (ASC/ADHD). Due to the high level of individual support required, we are looking for a practitioner with extensive prior experience leading specialist classrooms, managing complex behaviours, and differentiating learning for varied developmental stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and deliver bespoke, highly engaging, and differentiated curriculum learning tailored to the complex needs of pupils within "The Hive".

• Foster a trauma-informed, low-arousal, and consistent classroom environment where pupils feel secure, understood, and ready to learn.

• Lead and deploy classroom support staff (Teaching Assistants / 1:1 mentors) effectively to maximise pupil progress and ensure classroom safety.

• Implement proactive de-escalation strategies, positive behaviour support (PBS), and emotion coaching to manage dysregulation with patience and empathy.

• Monitor, assess, and report on individual academic and pastoral targets (EHCP reviews, personal learning plans).

• Collaborate with school leadership, pastoral teams, and multi-agency professionals.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or significant proven classroom teaching experience with UK curriculum knowledge.

• Extensive experience teaching children and young people with SEND, SEMH, ASC, and complex behavioural/emotional barriers.

• Confident in leading a specialist classroom provision and coordinating a team of support staff.

• Strong background in trauma-informed practice, nurture principles, and positive de-escalation (Team-Teach, MAPA/CPI, or equivalent is advantageous).

• Calm, authoritative, and deeply empathetic approach with clear, consistent boundaries.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to complete one).

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: Up to 33,000 (pro-rata / day rate equivalent during temp-to-perm phase).

• Clear Route to Permanent Employment: Temp-to-perm contract offering security and a seamless transition.

• Small Class Size: Dedicated staff-to-pupil ratios to allow for targeted, meaningful intervention.

• Supportive Environment: A collaborative, welcoming leadership team dedicated to staff wellbeing and ongoing CPD.

• Location: Accessible location in Barnoldswick with on-site parking, easily commutable from Colne, Skipton, Nelson, Burnley, and surrounding East Lancashire/West Yorkshire borders.