Secondary SEMH Teacher

SEMH Secondary Teacher – Full Time (September Start)

Manchester
Teaching Personnel
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Are you a compassionate and resilient SEMH Teacher who thrives on making a difference? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a Secondary SEMH Teacher to work within specialist settings across the Manchester area, supporting students with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Students you’ll support may present with challenging behaviour, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, attachment disorders, low self-esteem, or difficulties with emotional regulation. This is a highly rewarding role where strong relationship-building and consistency are key.

About the Role

As an Agency SEMH Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the complex needs of students in specialist or alternative provision settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver tailored lessons aligned with the national curriculum
• Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, adapting strategies accordingly
• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that promotes learning and wellbeing
• Use behaviour management techniques effectively (e.g. de-escalation strategies, positive reinforcement)
• Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
• Provide regular feedback and progress updates to the school and Teaching Personnel
• Promote attendance, engagement, and emotional resilience

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a committed and flexible SEMH Specialist Teacher with:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching in SEMH, SEND, PRU, or alternative provision settings
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management strategies
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with disengaged learners
• Adaptability and resilience within challenging classroom environments
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay (PAYE – no umbrella companies)
• Access to a wide network of SEMH schools and alternative provisions
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities (including behaviour management & safeguarding)
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long-term or permanent placements

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs, and want to make a real difference in education, we want to hear from you.

Submit your application now and a consultant will be in touch to discuss suitable SEMH teaching opportunities in Manchester.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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