SEMH Secondary Teacher — Transform Lives & Impact

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Manchester is seeking an SEMH Teacher to deliver engaging and accessible lessons to secondary pupils needing emotional and behavioural support. This role offers permanent or supply positions across SEMH schools in Manchester, with opportunities to impact student outcomes and wellbeing.

You will work in specialist settings, collaborating with TAs, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals to create a structured, supportive environment that fosters academic and

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Strong behaviour and classroom management skills.
• Experience with SEMH/SEN/SEND or PRU is desirable.
• Resilient, patient, and empathetic approach to teaching.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet a range of learning abilities and additional needs.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support students with SEMH, ASD, ADHD and other complex learning needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and attendance.
• Monitor student progress and implement interventions to support achievement.
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
• Manage challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support strategies.
• Contribute to EHCP targets, reviews, and wider pastoral support plans.
• Promote confidence, resilience, and independence among learners.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Behaviour management

Empathy

Safeguarding focus

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Teaching Personnel in Manchester is seeking an SEMH Teacher to deliver engaging and accessible lessons to secondary pupils needing emotional and behavioural support. This role offers permanent or supply positions across SEMH schools in Manchester, with opportunities to impact student outcomes and wellbeing.

You will work in specialist settings, collaborating with TAs, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals to create a structured, supportive environment that fosters academic and