SEMH Teacher - West Yorkshire

Teaching Personnel; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in West Yorkshire is seeking a compassionate SEMH Teacher to develop tailored lessons and support students with social and emotional needs. This full-time position offers a competitive daily rate and ongoing professional development opportunities in a supportive environment. Candidates should have QTS or QTLS and experience with vulnerable young people. Join a dedicated team making a lasting impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate (£160–£210)

Ongoing CPD, including behaviour and de-escalation training

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in SEMH or alternative provision.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across a small group of learners.
• Support students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Promote a positive learning environment.

Skills

Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

Experience working with SEN or vulnerable young people

Empathy, patience, and a restorative approach

Education

QTS or QTLS

Job description

SEMH Teacher – West Yorkshire

Location : West Yorkshire (roles in Leeds, Wakefield, Halifax, and Bradford)

Pay : £160 – £210 per day

Contract : Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate SEMH Teacher to join a dedicated specialist setting supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The successful candidate will deliver creative, tailored lessons that engage and inspire students who may have experienced disruption or trauma in education.

The Role :

Plan and deliver lessons across a small group of learners, adapting to individual EHCPs.

Support students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs to reach academic and personal milestones.

Work closely with teaching assistants, pastoral staff, and external agencies to ensure holistic support.

Promote a positive learning environment, focusing on consistency, trust, and relationship-building.

Ideal Candidate :

• QTS or QTLS (with experience teaching in SEMH or alternative provision)
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Experience working with SEN or vulnerable young people
• Empathy, patience, and a restorative approach to teaching
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What’s on Offer :

• Competitive daily rate (£160–£210)
• Ongoing CPD, including behaviour and de-escalation training
• Supportive leadership team and small class sizes
• Long-term or temp-to-perm opportunities across multiple West Yorkshire schools

Apply now to join an inclusive, forward-thinking team making a lasting impact on students’ lives.

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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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