Experienced SEND / SEMH Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Salterforth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Temp-to-perm pathway

Small class sizes

CPD and staff wellbeing support

On-site parking

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an experienced SEND/SEMH Teacher to lead our dedicated 'Hive' class in Barnoldswick. This permanent role requires extensive experience with complex SEMH needs, managing behaviours, and differentiating learning for varied developmental stages.

The ideal candidate will have QTS or equivalent UK curriculum knowledge, ensure a calm trauma-informed environment, and lead a small team of support staff to maximise pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or significant proven classroom teaching experience with UK curriculum.
• Extensive experience with SEND, SEMH, ASC, and complex behavioural/emotional barriers.
• Confident in leading a specialist classroom provision and coordinating a team.
• Strong background in trauma-informed practice, nurture, and de-escalation.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to complete one.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and deliver bespoke, differentiated curriculum for complex needs.
• Foster a trauma-informed, low-arousal classroom environment.
• Lead and deploy classroom support staff to maximise pupil progress.
• Implement proactive de-escalation strategies and emotion coaching.
• Monitor and report on EHCP targets and learning plans.
• Collaborate with leadership, pastoral teams and multi-agency professionals.

Skills

QTS

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed

Tools

MAPA/CPI

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.