Primary SEMH Teacher

New Directions Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Education in Pontefract is recruiting an SEMH Teacher to support learners with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs within a specialist provision. You will work with learners across all phases, delivering creative lessons and supporting emotional regulation, behaviour management, and personalised learning plans in collaboration with SENCOs and external agencies.

Qualified teachers with QTS/QTLS and experience in SEMH/SEN are encouraged to apply; Team Teach training

Qualifications

• QTS / QTLS (or equivalent teaching qualification).
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/SEN needs.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Compassionate, patient and flexible approach to teaching.
• Team Teach or similar behaviour training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative, adaptive lessons to engage learners.
• Support behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies.
• Work closely with support staff, SENCOs, 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 strategies
• Work 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.