Secondary SEMH Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Trafford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a SEMH Teacher to join a specialist secondary school in Trafford from September. This full-time role suits an experienced teacher or a passionate educator aiming to support students with SEMH needs.

The school serves pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH needs, including ADHD, ASC, anxiety and trauma-related challenges. A patient, nurturing, and consistent approach to learning is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience teaching secondary-aged pupils.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom leadership skills.
• Understanding SEMH needs and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for diverse learners.
• Create an inclusive classroom supporting emotional wellbeing.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, resilience and coping strategies.
• Implement behaviour management and restorative approaches.
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching to help students achieve potential.
• Collaborate with SENCOs, parents and external professionals.

Skills

QTS

Secondary teaching

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed practice

Relationship-building

Education

PGCE/Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

Restorative approaches

Job description

SEMH Teacher

Trafford, Greater Manchester
Full-Time | September Start
Competitive Daily Rate | Paid Weekly via PAYE

Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a SEMH Teacher to join a specialist secondary school in the Trafford area from September. This full-time role is ideal for an experienced teacher or a passionate educator looking to make a real difference to the lives of young people who require additional emotional and behavioural support.

The school caters for students aged 11-16 with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, and challenging behaviour. Many pupils have experienced significant barriers to education and require a patient, nurturing, and consistent approach to learning.

The Role

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of learners.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes learning and emotional wellbeing.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, resilience, and positive coping strategies.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and restorative approaches.
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching to ensure all students can achieve their potential.
• Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, parents, and external professionals.
• Encourage positive relationships and help students overcome barriers to learning.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching secondary-aged pupils.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom leadership skills.
• An understanding of SEMH needs and trauma-informed practice.
• The ability to build strong, positive relationships with vulnerable young people.
• A resilient, adaptable, and empathetic approach.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• A dedicated specialist consultant to support your job search.
• Access to free CPD and accredited training courses.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and leadership roles.
• Flexible opportunities across Greater Manchester.
• Work with the UK's leading education recruitment agency.

If you are a committed teacher looking to inspire and support young people with SEMH needs, we'd love to hear from you.

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