SEMH Teacher - Pontefract

Prospero Teaching; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Primary Teacher to work in Pontefract on a temporary, term-time contract starting 2 November. You will deliver differentiated lessons and support pupils with SEMH needs.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, restorative approaches, and collaboration with families and external professionals. QTS is essential; experience with SEND and behaviour management is required.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Understanding of SEND, SEMH and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ability to build positive relationships and inspire vulnerable learners.
• Experience with differentiated instruction and trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning, behavioural and emotional needs.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement and behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with pupils using restorative approaches.
• Support pupils to develop emotional regulation, resilience and social skills.
• Collaborate with families and external professionals.
• Promote safeguarding and inclusion in all activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Relationship building

Sentient understanding of SEND/SEMH

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title: SEMH Primary Teacher
Location: Pontefract
Contract: Temporary, Term-Time Only (Monday-Friday)
Start Date: 2nd November

Are you a passionate and adaptable SEMH Teacher looking for your next challenge? Prospero is delighted to be recruiting for a dedicated SEMH Primary Teacher to work in Pontefract.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning, behavioural and emotional needs.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement and behaviour.

Behaviour and Pastoral Support

• Build positive relationships with pupils using restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Support pupils to develop emotional regulation, resilience and social skills.
• Implement behaviour support and individual learning plans.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

• Promote the welfare and safeguarding of all pupils.
• Follow school safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Working with Others

• Work collaboratively with inclusion workers, families and external professionals.
• Support transition and reintegration programmes where appropriate.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community.

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Primary curriculum to Secondary age pupils.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Understanding of SEND, SEMH and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ability to build positive relationships and inspire vulnerable learners.

Desirable

• Experience in Alternative Provision, PRU or specialist settings.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
• Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs and complex needs.

Safeguarding This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all safer recruitment requirements. Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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