SEMH/ Autism Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated SEMH / Autism Teacher to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. The role involves teaching and planning engaging lessons in a structured environment. The ideal candidate will hold QTS and have experience with SEMH and Autism. This temporary-to-permanent position offers competitive pay, ongoing support, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates of pay

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Access to professional development and training

Opportunity for temporary-to-permanent placement

Qualifications

• Hold QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification).
• Experience working with SEMH and/or Autism is desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support pupils with SEMH and Autism.
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Create a safe, calm, and positive learning environment.
• Work closely with support staff, families, and external professionals.

Skills

Strong behaviour management

Relationship-building skills

Patience

Resilience

Commitment to inclusive education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEMH / Autism Teacher - January Start

Location: Leigh
Start Date: 5th January
Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a specialist setting in Leigh to recruit a dedicated and passionate SEMH / Autism Teacher to start on 5th January, with the opportunity to move from a temporary position to a permanent role.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is committed to supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism, and who thrives in a nurturing, structured, and supportive environment.

The role

• Teaching and supporting pupils with SEMH and Autism
• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons
• Creating a safe, calm, and positive learning environment
• Working closely with support staff, families, and external professionals

The ideal candidate will

• Hold QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification)
• Have experience working with SEMH and/or Autism (desirable)
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Be patient, resilient, and passionate about inclusive education

In return, Tradewind offers

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to professional development and training
• The opportunity for a temporary-to-permanent placement

For more information or to apply, please contact Christina Grindy on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).