SEMH Teacher - Alternative Provision

Prospero Teaching; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Specialist Alternative Provision role

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an SEMH Teacher for an Alternative Provision in Huddersfield. The role involves delivering differentiated lessons to pupils with SEMH and related needs, adapting to individual levels, and re-engaging learners through practical, accessible methods.

The ideal candidate will have QTS or equivalent and experience in SEMH/SEN or alternative provision, with strong behaviour management and a flexible, engaging teaching style.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification desirable.
• Experience in SEMH, SEN, Alternative Provision, PRU or specialist education would be highly advantageous.
• Alternatively, strong experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour or additional needs within mainstream education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons to pupils with SEMH, behavioural and additional learning needs.
• Adapt teaching to individual needs, recognising pupils may be at different levels or have gaps in their education.
• Re-engage young people with learning through creative, practical and accessible teaching approaches.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation using de-escalation, restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment where pupils feel supported to engage, achieve and develop their confidence.

Skills

Behaviour management

Engaging pupils

Flexible teaching style

Relationship building

Trauma-informed approaches

Restorative approaches

SEMH awareness

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

SEMH Teacher - Alternative Provision

Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term

Rate: £140 - £220 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

As an SEMH Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons to pupils with a range of SEMH, behavioural and additional learning needs.
• Adapt teaching to individual needs, recognising that pupils may be working at different levels or have gaps in their education.
• Re-engage young people with learning through creative, practical and accessible teaching approaches.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation using appropriate de-escalation, restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment where pupils feel supported to engage, achieve and develop their confidence.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification is desirable.
• Experience working within SEMH, SEN, Alternative Provision, PRU or specialist education would be highly advantageous.
• Alternatively, strong experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour or additional needs within mainstream education.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm, consistent and professional in challenging situations.
• A flexible and adaptable teaching style with the ability to engage pupils who may have become disengaged from education.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to establish trust with young people.
• An understanding of SEMH, trauma, attachment and barriers to learning.

To be eligible, you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
• Provide two professional, child-related references.

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive daily rate based on experience and responsibilities.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity within a specialist Alternative Provision.
• Opportunity to develop your experience within SEMH and specialist education.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching before placement. Anyone working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.

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