Primary Semh Teacher

New Directions; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supply work

Competitive pay rates

Potential long-term roles

AWR compliant

Job summary

New Directions Education is recruiting a SEMH Teacher to support learners with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs within a Pontefract specialist provision.

You will work in a nurturing environment for pupils with ASD, ADHD and trauma-related needs, delivering tailored, therapeutic approaches to access the curriculum and develop learning behaviours. DBS checks and references required.

Qualifications

• QTS/QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/SEN.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Compassionate, patient and flexible approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative, adaptive lessons to engage learners.
• Support behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies; work with staff and external agencies.
• Contribute to EHCP targets and personalised learning plans.
• Create a safe, inclusive and positive classroom environment.

Skills

QTS / QTLS

SEMH/SEN experience

Behaviour management

Compassionate teaching

Team Teach training

Job description

New Directions Education is currently recruiting for a SEMH Teacher to support learners with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs within a Pontefract, specialist provision.

You will be working in a nurturing and inclusive environment designed to support pupils who may have additional diagnoses such as ASD, ADHD and trauma-related needs. Many of the learners require a tailored, therapeutic approach to access the curriculum and develop positive learning behaviours.

We want to hear from:

• QTS / QTLS (or equivalent teaching qualification)
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/SEN needs
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• A compassionate, patient and flexible approach to teaching
• Team Teach or similar behaviour training (desirable but not essential)

You will be working with learners across all phases, providing tailored support both in and out of the classroom. The role involves:

• Deliver creative, adaptive lessons to engage leaners
• Support behaviour management and emotional regulation strategiesWork closely with support staff, SENCOs, and external agencies
• Contribute to EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
• Create a safe, inclusive and positive classroom environment

All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.