Secondary SEMH Teacher

SEMH Teacher

Trafford, Greater Manchester
Full-Time | September Start
Competitive Daily Rate | Paid Weekly via PAYE

Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a SEMH Teacher to join a specialist secondary school in the Trafford area from September. This full-time role is ideal for an experienced teacher or a passionate educator looking to make a real difference to the lives of young people who require additional emotional and behavioural support.

The school caters for students aged 11-16 with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, and challenging behaviour. Many pupils have experienced significant barriers to education and require a patient, nurturing, and consistent approach to learning.

The Role

As an SEMH Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of learners.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes learning and emotional wellbeing.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, resilience, and positive coping strategies.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and restorative approaches.
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching to ensure all students can achieve their potential.
• Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, parents, and external professionals.
• Encourage positive relationships and help students overcome barriers to learning.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching secondary-aged pupils.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom leadership skills.
• An understanding of SEMH needs and trauma-informed practice.
• The ability to build strong, positive relationships with vulnerable young people.
• A resilient, adaptable, and empathetic approach.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• A dedicated specialist consultant to support your job search.
• Access to free CPD and accredited training courses.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and leadership roles.
• Flexible opportunities across Greater Manchester.
• Work with the UK's leading education recruitment agency.

If you are a committed teacher looking to inspire and support young people with SEMH needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this September opportunity in Trafford.

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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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