Specialist Teacher - Social, Emotional & Mental Health

Education Network; Ashington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational organization in Ashington seeks proactive teachers with experience in social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) roles. The ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in managing challenging behavior. Responsibilities include delivering personalized education and promoting emotional wellbeing. Competitive pay and further training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for further training and development

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience supporting children with SEN/SEMH.
• Confidence in leading and working with support staff.
• Strong team ethos and willingness to collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, tailored to individual needs.
• Create and deliver personalized learning pathways.
• Promote inclusion and emotional wellbeing across the school.

Skills

Managing behaviour

Building positive relationships

Proactive mindset

Flexibility and resilience

Using trauma-informed strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant degree in education

Job description

Overview

Teaching Roles - SEMH Provision

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) challenges? We are seeking proactive, enthusiastic, and highly motivated teaching staff to join one of our partner schools, a trauma-informed independent school with an attached alternative provision. They support children through bespoke, small-group and 1:1 academic and therapeutic interventions. Their approach is rooted in understanding trauma and individual need.

Requirements

• Qualified Teachers (QTS preferred)
• Unqualified teachers with substantial experience
• ECTs with a strong SEN/SEMH background
• Candidates with relevant degrees in education, teaching, or related fields

Responsibilities

• Have a minimum of 3 years' experience supporting children with SEN, SEMH, and challenging behaviour or have lived in experience
• Be confident in managing behaviour and building positive relationships with students using a trauma-informed approach
• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning, tailored to individual needs
• Show flexibility and resilience, with a proactive and solution-focused mindset
• Be confident leading and working with support staff
• Embrace safeguarding as a top priority and respond confidently to incidents
• Have a strong team ethos and work collaboratively across the school
• Create and deliver personalised learning pathways aligned with the school's curriculum
• Use trauma-informed strategies to support emotional regulation and engagement
• Establish clear expectations, boundaries, and routines in line with the school's behaviour policy
• Promote inclusion, equality, and emotional wellbeing across the school
• Maintain open and effective communication with leadership, colleagues, and families

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Core hours on site are 9:00am to 3:00pm, plus any scheduled staff meetings or compulsory training
• Remaining contracted hours can be worked from home, subject to satisfactory performance

Application

If you are interested in this role please email rachael.chapman @(url removed) with an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call for an informal chat about opportunities.

Salary and Benefits

To be considered for the top of the pay bracket, applicants must have extensive experience in planning and teaching pupils with SEN/SEMH/Challenging behaviour. The Education Network offers include opportunities for further training and development and competitive pay. Our consultants aim to match roles to professional aspirations and provide ongoing support.

About The Education Network

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments are subject to comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain high compliance standards. We are an equal opportunities employer and operate as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, shortlisted candidates will be contacted within three days.

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