Specialist Teacher for SEMH & SEND — Flexible Placements

Ripple Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ripple Education seeks patient and resilient Specialist Teachers to join our team in Middlesbrough, delivering engaging lessons across Primary and Secondary settings, including SEMH and SEND. We offer flexible, long-term and short-term placements to match your availability and preferences.

You will plan and deliver structured lessons, adapt teaching to individual needs, support pupils in small groups, and build trusted relationships while applying positive behaviour strategies.

Qualifications

• QTS and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience working with children or young people in an education setting.
• Calm, consistent and compassionate approach.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, structured lessons.
• Adapt teaching to individual learning and additional needs.
• Support pupils individually and in small groups.
• Build trusted and consistent relationships with young people.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and engagement with education.
• Use positive behaviour support and de‑escalation strategies.
• Work closely with support staff and other professionals.

Skills

Patience

Classroom management

Relationship building

Compassionate approach

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Ripple Education seeks patient and resilient Specialist Teachers to join our team in Middlesbrough, delivering engaging lessons across Primary and Secondary settings, including SEMH and SEND. We offer flexible, long-term and short-term placements to match your availability and preferences.

You will plan and deliver structured lessons, adapt teaching to individual needs, support pupils in small groups, and build trusted relationships while applying positive behaviour strategies.