Specialist Teacher: SEMH/SEND & Behaviour Support

Ripple Education; Blyth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term opportunities

Specialist training

Supportive team

Job summary

Ripple Education is recruiting teachers to support children and young people in specialist settings across the North East. You will plan engaging, structured lessons and adapt teaching to individual needs, building positive relationships and safeguarding practices.

The role involves working with pupils in SEN/SEMH contexts and requires a calm, compassionate approach. We offer weekly pay, long-term opportunities, and access to specialist training within a supportive team, with placements matched

Qualifications

• QTS is required for the role.
• Experience with children or young people in an education setting is expected.
• Demonstrates a calm, compassionate and consistent approach.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills are essential.
• Understanding safeguarding and vulnerabilities of some pupils.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Calm, consistent and compassionate

Strong classroom and behaviour

Positive pupil relationships

Resilience and flexibility

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Ripple Education is recruiting teachers to support children and young people in specialist settings across the North East. You will plan engaging, structured lessons and adapt teaching to individual needs, building positive relationships and safeguarding practices.

The role involves working with pupils in SEN/SEMH contexts and requires a calm, compassionate approach. We offer weekly pay, long-term opportunities, and access to specialist training within a supportive team, with placements matched