SEMH Teacher for 11–16 in Small, Trauma-Informed Classrooms

Milk Education; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Culture-matched placements

Priority Partnership school network

5+ CPD courses

Free PSHE lesson plans

Free Educator Wellbeing resources

School Preparation Pack

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a SEMH Teacher to join a specialist setting in Birtley, Gateshead, supporting pupils aged 11–16 with SEMH needs. The role starts January 2027 and offers a nurturing, supportive environment with small class sizes (max 6 students).

You will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons, working closely with teaching assistants and pastoral staff to create a calm, positive learning environment where every learner feels safe, valued and able to progress.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Strong understanding of how to adapt teaching and learning to meet individual needs.
• Patient, calm and resilient when supporting students with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• Confident managing behaviour and supporting students with emotional regulation.
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for pupils aged 11–16 with a range of SEMH needs.
• Adapt lessons, resources and teaching approaches to meet the individual needs and abilities of each student.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement, confidence and resilience.
• Support students with emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour strategies within the classroom.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, pastoral staff and the wider school team to provide personalised support.
• Monitor student progress and adapt teaching to support individual learning and development.
• Promote a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment where every student feels respected, understood and able to succeed.
• Encourage students to develop their independence, confidence and life skills alongside their academic learning.

Skills

QTS

SEMH experience

Student engagement

Behaviour management

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a SEMH Teacher to join a specialist setting in Birtley, Gateshead, supporting pupils aged 11–16 with SEMH needs. The role starts January 2027 and offers a nurturing, supportive environment with small class sizes (max 6 students).

You will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons, working closely with teaching assistants and pastoral staff to create a calm, positive learning environment where every learner feels safe, valued and able to progress.