SEMH Teacher - Stafford

Teaching Personnel; Stafford; On-site; GBP 29,889 - 46,309; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Dedicated education consultant

Career progression

Professional development

Supportive specialist schools

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting dedicated SEMH Teachers for roles across Staffordshire starting September 2026. You will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons, create a safe classroom, and support students with SEMH, ASC, ADHD and related needs in specialist settings.

Work closely with Teaching Assistants, pastoral teams and parents to monitor progress, build trusting relationships and drive positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and personal development.
• Build strong, positive relationships that promote trust and engagement.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, pastoral teams, therapists and parents to provide holistic support.
• Monitor pupil progress and implement strategies to improve outcomes.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Empathetic & patient

Passion for vulnerable pupils

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Location: ST16 & Staffordshire Schools
Pay: £162–£251 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Full-Time | Long-Term | Permanent Opportunities Available

Are you a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teacher looking to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people?

We are partnering with a number of specialist schools across Staffordshire to recruit passionate SEMH Teachers for roles starting in September 2026.

These schools support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, as well as those with Autism (ASC), ADHD, attachment difficulties, trauma-related needs and challenging behaviour. You'll play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and personal development.
• Build strong, positive relationships that promote trust and engagement.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, pastoral teams, therapists and parents to provide holistic support.
• Monitor pupil progress and implement strategies to improve outcomes.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.

• September 2026 start
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated education consultant throughout your placement
• Opportunities to work in supportive, well-resourced specialist schools
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

If you're passionate about transforming the lives of young people and thrive in a rewarding specialist education setting, we'd love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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