SEMH Teacher

Milk Education; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Culture-matched placements

Priority Partnership school network

5+ CPD courses

Free PSHE lesson plans

Free Educator Wellbeing resources

School Preparation Pack

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a SEMH Teacher to join a specialist setting in Birtley, Gateshead, supporting pupils aged 11–16 with SEMH needs. The role starts January 2027 and offers a nurturing, supportive environment with small class sizes (max 6 students).

You will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons, working closely with teaching assistants and pastoral staff to create a calm, positive learning environment where every learner feels safe, valued and able to progress.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Strong understanding of how to adapt teaching and learning to meet individual needs.
• Patient, calm and resilient when supporting students with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• Confident managing behaviour and supporting students with emotional regulation.
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for pupils aged 11–16 with a range of SEMH needs.
• Adapt lessons, resources and teaching approaches to meet the individual needs and abilities of each student.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement, confidence and resilience.
• Support students with emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour strategies within the classroom.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, pastoral staff and the wider school team to provide personalised support.
• Monitor student progress and adapt teaching to support individual learning and development.
• Promote a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment where every student feels respected, understood and able to succeed.
• Encourage students to develop their independence, confidence and life skills alongside their academic learning.

Skills

QTS

SEMH experience

Student engagement

Behaviour management

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

SEMH Teacher

Location: Birtley, Gateshead

Working hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Start date: January 2027

Pay Rate: £750+ per week (negotiable depending on qualifications and experience)

Milk Education is recruiting a SEMH Teacher to join a specialist setting supporting young people aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The school provides a nurturing and highly supportive environment for students who may have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences and barriers to learning. Students may present with complex emotional and behavioural needs, meaning a patient, adaptable and relationship-focused approach is essential.

The school offers small class sizes, with a maximum of 6 students in each class, allowing teachers to provide a highly personalised approach and give each young person the individual support and attention they need.

As an SEMH Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs, abilities and interests of your students. You will work closely with teaching assistants, pastoral staff and the wider school team to create a calm and positive learning environment where students feel safe, valued and encouraged to achieve.

SEMH Teacher Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for pupils aged 11–16 with a range of SEMH needs
• Adapt lessons, resources and teaching approaches to meet the individual needs and abilities of each student
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement, confidence and resilience
• Support students with emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour strategies within the classroom
• Work closely with teaching assistants, pastoral staff and the wider school team to provide personalised support
• Monitor student progress and adapt teaching to support individual learning and development
• Promote a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment where every student feels respected, understood and able to succeed
• Encourage students to develop their independence, confidence and life skills alongside their academic learning

SEMH Teacher Person Specification:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs
• A strong understanding of how to adapt teaching and learning to meet individual needs
• Patient, calm and resilient when supporting students with complex emotional and behavioural needs
• Confident managing behaviour and supporting students with emotional regulation
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships with young people

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards
• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths
• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through the Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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