SEMH Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in South Shields seeks a dedicated SEMH Teacher to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. In this role, you will plan engaging lessons and create a supportive classroom environment. Candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status and have experience with SEMH pupils. This full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young learners.

Benefits

High-quality CPD and professional development

Supportive community dedicated to SEMH inclusion

Impactful role in students' lives

Qualifications

• Experience teaching pupils with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of therapeutic approaches like Thrive is desirable.
• Committed to helping pupils succeed in education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning.
• Create safe classroom environments to model positive behaviour.

Skills

Resilient

Strong behaviour management

De-escalation skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

SEMH Teacher

Location: South Shields
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: September 2025 / Immediate

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teacher to join a specialist setting in South Tyneside. The school supports children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, often alongside additional SEND, and is committed to helping every pupil achieve academically, socially, and personally.

The Role

As an SEMH Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with SEMH needs across KS2–KS4
• Use a trauma-informed, relational approach to support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning
• Create safe, structured classroom environments where positive behaviour is modelled and reinforced
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral staff, and external professionals to provide wraparound support
• Inspire pupils to build resilience, independence, and confidence both inside and outside the classroom

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) required
• Experience teaching pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or alternative provision settings
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Knowledge of restorative practice, Thrive, or other therapeutic approaches is desirable
• Resilient, patient, and committed to helping pupils succeed in education and beyond

Why Join Us?

• A supportive, specialist school community dedicated to SEMH inclusion
• Access to high-quality CPD and ongoing professional development
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children and young people every day

Apply now to be considered for this rewarding SEMH Teacher opportunity.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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