SEMH Classroom Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a highly supportive specialist school in North Yorkshire as a SEMH Classroom Teacher. This exciting opportunity invites passionate educators to make a real impact in the lives of young people with additional needs. You will work across Key Stages 2 to 4, teaching students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The school emphasizes a nurturing, trauma-informed approach and offers opportunities for professional growth, including access to NPQs and tailored CPD. If you are determined to help young people overcome barriers to learning and want to thrive in a specialist setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Free training programs

Access to mentoring

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic educator with a passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs.
• Experience in teaching across Key Stages 2 to 4 with a focus on personalized learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach pupils with SEMH needs, adapting lessons to individual EHCP outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide a nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Resilience

Passion for teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

ECT (Early Career Teacher)

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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.

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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