Full-Time Therapeutic SEMH Teacher – Secondary

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Rishton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing CPD including SEND, SEMH, and

Behavior-focused training

Dedicated education consultant support

Potential permanent role

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a committed Secondary SEMH Teacher to join a specialist provision in Preston on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. You will support pupils facing SEMH challenges, creating a therapeutic, nurturing environment to re-engage with education and build positive relationships.

You will deliver differentiated lessons, manage behaviours restoratively, and collaborate with pastoral teams, families and external agencies to promote academic and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching secondary-aged pupils.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• An understanding of SEMH needs and the impact they can have on learning and development.
• The ability to remain calm, patient and consistent when supporting pupils through challenges.
• A commitment to helping vulnerable young people achieve success.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the needs of pupils with SEMH needs.
• Foster a safe, structured and supportive learning environment where pupils can thrive.
• Support pupils to develop emotional regulation, resilience and self-confidence.
• Build strong, positive relationships that encourage engagement and trust.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet a range of learning abilities and needs.
• Manage behaviour positively using a restorative and trauma-informed approach.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, celebrating both academic and personal achievements.
• Work collaboratively with support staff, pastoral teams, families and external agencies.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEMH understanding

Differentiation

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a committed Secondary SEMH Teacher to join a specialist provision in Preston on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. You will support pupils facing SEMH challenges, creating a therapeutic, nurturing environment to re-engage with education and build positive relationships.

You will deliver differentiated lessons, manage behaviours restoratively, and collaborate with pastoral teams, families and external agencies to promote academic and personal growth.