SEMH Class Teacher

AMA Admin; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is working in partnership with a specialist SEMH school in Stoke-on-Trent that is looking to appoint a passionate and resilient SEMH Teacher on a permanent basis. This is a rewarding opportunity for a qualified teacher who is committed to supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience with SEMH needs or specialist SEN settings.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learning and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with SEMH needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment where pupils can thrive.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and use a trauma-informed approach to support engagement.
• Manage and support challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
• Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress in line with EHCP targets and school expectations.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral teams, therapists, and external agencies.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, social development, and personal growth.
• Encourage resilience, independence, and positive attitudes towards learning.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Trauma-informed approach

Resilience

Differentiated instruction

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

SEMH Teacher - Specialist School
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (ST4)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date:ASAP
Hours: Full-time, Half Day On Fridays!

Milk Education is working in partnership with a specialist SEMH school in Stoke-on-Trent that is looking to appoint a passionate and resilient SEMH Teacher on a permanent basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a qualified teacher who is committed to supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with SEMH needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment where pupils can thrive.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and use a trauma-informed approach to support engagement.
• Manage and support challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
• Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress in line with EHCP targets and school expectations.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral teams, therapists, and external agencies.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing, social development, and personal growth.
• Encourage resilience, independence, and positive attitudes towards learning.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or within a specialist SEN setting.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship‑building skills.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet a range of learning and emotional needs.