SEMH Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Rough Close; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nov 2026 start

Long-term & permanent opportunities

Weekly pay

Education consultant

Supportive, well-resourced specialist

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teacher for specialist schools across Stoke, starting November 2026. The role involves delivering differentiated lessons, building a nurturing classroom, and supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour.

You will work with TAs, pastoral teams and parents to provide holistic support and monitor progress in long-term, permanent opportunities with weekly pay and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience with SEMH/SEND or challenging behaviour desirable.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and personal development.
• Build strong, positive relationships to promote trust and engagement.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, pastoral teams, therapists and parents to provide holistic support.
• Monitor pupil progress and implement strategies to improve outcomes.

Skills

QTS

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Empathetic & resilient

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

SEMH Teacher - Specialist School |Stoke

Location: Stoke

Pay: £35 - £45 per annum (dependent on experience)

Start Date: November 2026

Full-Time | Long-Term | Permanent Opportunities Available

Are you a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teacher looking to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people?

We are partnering with a number of specialist schools across Telford to recruit passionate SEMH Teachers for roles starting in November 2026.

These schools support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, as well as those with Autism (ASC), ADHD, attachment difficulties, trauma-related needs and challenging behaviour. You'll play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and personal development.
• Build strong, positive relationships that promote trust and engagement.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, pastoral teams, therapists and parents to provide holistic support.
• Monitor pupil progress and implement strategies to improve outcomes.

We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

What We Offer

• November 2026 start
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated education consultant throughout your placement
• Opportunities to work in supportive, well-resourced specialist schools
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

If you're passionate about transforming the lives of young people and thrive in a rewarding specialist education setting, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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