SEMH Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Dedicated education consultant

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Telford is seeking an SEMH Teacher to join specialist schools starting November 2026. You will plan engaging lessons for pupils with SEMH needs and provide a supportive, structured classroom environment.

The role requires QTS, experience with SEMH/SEND or challenging behaviour, and strong behaviour management and communication skills. It offers long-term, permanent opportunities with weekly pay and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent.
• Experience with SEMH/SEND or challenging behaviour desirable.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

SEMH/SEND experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEMH Teacher - Specialist School | Telford

Location: TF2
Pay: £160-£251 per day (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.