SEMH Classroom Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Classroom Teacher at a supportive specialist school in North Yorkshire. This role focuses on teaching students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, including those with autism and ADHD. The school adopts a nurturing, trauma-informed approach, emphasizing therapeutic and play-based learning. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic educators, whether experienced or newly qualified, ready to make a real difference. Join a team committed to professional growth and transformative education, where your contributions will truly impact young lives.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Access to NPQs

Mentoring

Tailored CPD

Qualifications

• Passionate educator with experience in SEMH settings.
• Ability to create personalized learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Implement personalized curriculum based on EHCP outcomes.

Skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Resilience

Teaching Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience with SEMH

Job description

Exciting Opportunity – SEMH Classroom Teacher
Location: North Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £31,650 per annum (MPS/UPS) + SEN Allowance
Closing Date: Friday 9th May 2025
Open to ECTs

Are you a passionate and resilient educator looking to make a real impact in the lives of young people with additional needs? A highly supportive specialist school in North Yorkshire is seeking a committed Classroom Teacher to join their team.

About the Role:
Working across Key Stages 2 to 4, you will teach pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, including those with traits or diagnoses of autism, ADHD, anxiety, and other learning difficulties. Each student follows a personalised curriculum based on the outcomes in their EHCPs, supported by a strong therapeutic framework.

You’ll join a school that offers:

• A nurturing, trauma-informed approach to teaching.

• A commitment to therapeutic, play-based learning and restorative practice.

• Strong multidisciplinary teamwork and wraparound support.

• Opportunity to specialise in interventions like Lego Therapy, Catch-Up, or a focus area such as ADHD or Autism.

About You:
We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic and determined to help young people overcome barriers to learning.

• Brings creativity, flexibility, and resilience to their teaching.

• Is either an experienced teacher or an ECT looking to thrive in a specialist setting.

• Wants to grow professionally – with access to NPQs, mentoring, and tailored CPD.

This is a unique opportunity to grow your teaching career in a setting that truly transforms lives.

To apply or find out more, please contact [e-mail].

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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