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Specialist Teacher - SEMH

Start Date: 5th January 2026

Location: Northumberland

Contract: Full-time, term‑time plus 3 days during school holidays

Salary: £120‑£170 (depending on qualification and experience)

Qualifications: QTS/QTLS required

Our agency is recruiting on behalf of a trauma‑informed school with attached alternative provision, offering bespoke academic and therapeutic support for students with SEN, SEMH needs or disrupted education. We welcome teachers across a range of subjects (English, Maths, arts, humanities, PE, technology, PSHE/RSE). Separate adverts run for English and Maths specialists.

• Deliver a broad, personalised curriculum that supports academic, social, and emotional progress.
• Differentiated learning and adapt teaching approaches for a wide range of abilities.
• Create a calm, structured, and supportive classroom environment with high expectations for behaviour and engagement.
• Work closely with colleagues to implement bespoke learning pathways aligned with the school curriculum.
• Supervise and collaborate with teaching assistants as needed.

• At least 3 years’ experience working with children with SEN or challenging behaviours.
• Confidence in behaviour management and trauma‑informed approaches.
• Prioritise safeguarding and respond effectively to incidents.
• Collaborative, organised, and committed to supporting a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Promote equality, diversity, and student wellbeing.

• The opportunity to work in a rewarding, trauma‑informed educational setting.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment.
• Access to the school's Career Progression Pathway to develop skills, qualifications, and career goals.
• A continuously evolving and expanding educational provision.

Monday – Friday, term‑time plus 3 days during school holidays. 40 hours per week, core hours 8:00 am – 6:00 pm; staff must be in‑centre 9:00 am – 3:00 pm with additional duties completed during core hours.

Please email Rachael.chapman @(url removed) with an up‑to‑date copy of your CV. You may also give us a call on (phone number removed) for an informal chat about opportunities.

We are an equal opportunities employer and promote the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and Safer Recruitment practices.

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