Specialist Teacher (SEND/SEMH) – Flexible, Long-Term

Ripple Education; Blyth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible opportunities

Specialist training and development

Supportive team

Placements matched to skills

Job summary

Ripple Education is seeking a Specialist Teacher to support children and young people in Blyth, focusing on SEMH and SEND needs in specialist settings. You will deliver structured lessons, support engagement, and build strong relationships with pupils and staff.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, adaptability, and collaboration with school teams to ensure pupils make progress in a nurturing environment. This is a long-term opportunity with ongoing professional development offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Experience working with children or young people in education
• Calm, consistent and compassionate approach
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Understanding safeguarding and vulnerability considerations

Responsibilities

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

Skills

QTS

Experience with children

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Compassionate approach

Job description

Ripple Education is seeking a Specialist Teacher to support children and young people in Blyth, focusing on SEMH and SEND needs in specialist settings. You will deliver structured lessons, support engagement, and build strong relationships with pupils and staff.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, adaptability, and collaboration with school teams to ensure pupils make progress in a nurturing environment. This is a long-term opportunity with ongoing professional development offered.