SEMH Teacher: Therapeutic, Inclusive Learning Specialist

New Directions Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Education in Pontefract is recruiting an SEMH Teacher to support learners with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs within a specialist provision. You will work with learners across all phases, delivering creative lessons and supporting emotional regulation, behaviour management, and personalised learning plans in collaboration with SENCOs and external agencies.

Qualified teachers with QTS/QTLS and experience in SEMH/SEN are encouraged to apply; Team Teach training

Qualifications

• QTS / QTLS (or equivalent teaching qualification).
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/SEN needs.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Compassionate, patient and flexible approach to teaching.
• Team Teach or similar behaviour training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative, adaptive lessons to engage learners.
• Support behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies.
• Work closely with support staff, SENCOs, and external agencies.
• Contribute to EHCP targets and personalised learning plans.
• Create a safe, inclusive and positive classroom environment.

Skills

QTS / QTLS

SEMH/SEN experience

Behaviour management

Compassionate teaching

Team Teach training

Job description

New Directions Education in Pontefract is recruiting an SEMH Teacher to support learners with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs within a specialist provision. You will work with learners across all phases, delivering creative lessons and supporting emotional regulation, behaviour management, and personalised learning plans in collaboration with SENCOs and external agencies.

Qualified teachers with QTS/QTLS and experience in SEMH/SEN are encouraged to apply; Team Teach training