SEMH Teacher

TeacherActive Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading rates of pay

Referral scheme - £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an enthusiastic SEMH Teacher for an Alternative Provision in Wakefield. You will deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to KS3–KS5 students who find mainstream education challenging, focusing on engagement, personal development and confidence building.

The ideal candidate has QTS and experience with SEMH or challenging behaviours, with some vocational or practical teaching exposure.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Experience teaching or supporting students with SEMH needs or challenging behaviours.
• Experience in an Alternative Provision, PRU or SEND setting is desirable.
• Experience delivering vocational subjects or practical skills is highly desirable.
• Prevent training or Team Teach training is desirable.
• Excellent classroom management, resilience and a patient, adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons to SEMH students.
• Support and manage students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours.
• Foster engagement, personal development and confidence in learners.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptable

Patient

Resilient

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Are you a passionate SEMH Teacher who can inspire and engage young people who struggle in mainstream education?

Do you have strong classroom management skills and experience supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Are you a creative and adaptable teacher with an interest in delivering vocational or practical learning opportunities?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Alternative Provision based in Wakefield, who are looking to appoint a dedicated SEMH Teacher. The provision supports students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 to Key Stage 5 / KS5 who find mainstream education challenging, providing an alternative learning environment focused on engagement, personal development and building confidence.

The provision is looking to take on an enthusiastic SEMH Teacher on a short-term or long-term basis, depending on availability. The successful SEMH Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated lessons, managing challenging behaviours and supporting students with SEMH needs, with vocational or practical teaching experience being highly desirable.

The successful SEMH Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status / QTS
• Experience teaching or supporting students with SEMH needs or challenging behaviours
• Experience working within an Alternative Provision, PRU or SEND setting is desirable
• Experience delivering vocational subjects or practical skills is highly desirable
• Prevent training or Team Teach training is desirable
• Excellent classroom management, resilience and a patient, adaptable approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend
• Terms and Conditions apply

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.