SEMH Teacher

Cover People; Eccles; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People are seeking an SEMH Teacher for a primary school in Eccles. This role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to pupils’ needs, building trust and supporting students’ confidence and engagement.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required, with experience in SEMH or additional needs, plus strong behaviour management. Team Teach training or similar experience would be advantageous. Appointment is subject to safeguarding checks (enhanced DBS and references).

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience supporting primary-aged pupils with SEMH or additional needs.
• Strong behaviour management and a calm, patient approach.
• Ability to adapt teaching for pupils facing barriers to learning.
• Team Teach training or similar would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons adapted to pupils’ needs and abilities.
• Build trusting relationships that support confidence and engagement.
• Create a calm, consistent classroom with clear routines and boundaries.
• Support emotional regulation and use positive behaviour strategies.
• Work closely with support staff, families and the school’s SEND team.

Skills

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

Relationship building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEMH Teacher – Primary School

Eccles, Salford

Primary setting Cover People

Are you a passionate teacher who can help children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs feel safe, supported and ready to learn?

Cover People are seeking an SEMH Teacher for a primary school in Eccles. This is an opportunity to build positive relationships and make a meaningful difference to pupils who need a personalised approach.

The role:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons adapted to pupils’ needs and abilities.
• Build trusting relationships that support confidence and engagement.
• Create a calm, consistent classroom with clear routines and boundaries.
• Support emotional regulation and use positive behaviour strategies.
• Work closely with support staff, families and the school’s SEND team.

We’re looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience supporting primary-aged pupils with SEMH or additional needs.
• Strong behaviour management and a calm, patient approach.
• An understanding of how to adapt teaching for pupils facing barriers to learning.
• Team Teach training or similar experience would be advantageous.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references