SEMH Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Education consultant

Specialist schools

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting SEMH teachers for roles in specialist schools across Telford, starting in November 2026.

You will plan and deliver differentiated lessons for pupils with SEMH needs, including those with ASC, ADHD, and related challenges, creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment. Applicants should hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification, with SEMH/SEND experience desirable.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification is required.
• Experience with SEMH/SEND is desirable.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for SEMH/SEND learners.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and personal development.
• Build strong relationships to promote trust and engagement.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, pastoral teams, therapists and parents.
• Monitor pupil progress and implement strategies to improve outcomes.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Empathetic approach

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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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.
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