SEMH Teacher. Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a SEMH Teacher to deliver creative lessons that prioritize emotional safety and academic progress. The ideal candidate will have UK QTS, experience with challenging behavior, and a calm, empathetic approach. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people. Join us to be part of a team that values development, well-being, and inclusivity.

Benefits

Best pay rates

Access to 2,500+ FREE CPD courses

Flexible roles

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in similar settings with behavioural challenges.
• Ability to set boundaries with warmth and clarity.
• Active and confident presence in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative, differentiated lessons prioritizing emotional safety.
• Support pupils with behavioural challenges and trauma-linked responses.
• Create a calm, engaging classroom environment.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Trauma informed approach

Positive behaviour modelling

Team-first attitude

Education

UK QTS

Job description

Overview

At Tradewind Recruitment, we're real people who genuinely care about finding the right match between staff and the young people they support. We work closely with specialist provisions across South Gloucestershire, taking the time to listen, understand your strengths and place you where you can make the biggest impact.

The Role - SEMH Teacher

As a SEMH Teacher, you'll deliver creative, differentiated lessons that prioritise emotional safety alongside academic progress. Pupils may present with behavioural challenges, low attendance, trauma-linked responses, or barriers to learning. Your calm presence, humour and ability to reset the room will be key to success.

We're looking for people who:

• Hold UK QTS - please don't apply for this role if you don't hold this qualification
• Have taught in similar setting and have a trauma informed approach
• Remain calm under pressure
• Can set boundaries with warmth and clarity
• Are active, confident and able to model positive behaviour
• Bring reliability and a team-first attitude
• Have experience with challenging behaviour (or the right mindset to learn)

If you're ready to bring consistency, strength and empathy to young people who need it most, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Tradewind Recruitment

• Your income matters: We'll always secure the best rate for your skills
• Your development matters: 2,500+ FREE CPD courses via The National College
• Your flexibility matters: Roles that fit your lifestyle and goals
• Your wellbeing matters: Sunday Times Top 100 Employer four years running
• Your values matter: We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and truly inclusive

Apply today to join Tradewind Recruitment and make a real difference as a SEMH Teacher!