SEMH Teacher

We are looking for passionate Teachers to join a Specialist Secondary provision in North Manchester to help shape brighter futures for young people, aged 11 to 18 who can’t attend mainstream education due to Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. These pupils often have a history of disrupted education and may face challenges such as depression, anxiety and behavioural difficulties, often stemming from complex backgrounds and trauma experiences.

The role:

The successful candidate will deliver a broad, adapted curriculum across Key Stage 3 and 4, personalised to meet individual learning needs for each pupil.

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons to pupils with SEMH and additional SEN
• Supporting pupils’ academic, social and emotional development
• Managing and responding calmly and consistently to challenging behaviour using trauma-informed and restorative approaches
• Building trusting relationships that promote confidence, self-regulation and readiness to learn
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and senior leaders to implement individual education and behaviour plans
• Monitoring progress and contributing to reviews, assessments and multi-disciplinary meetings

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience in teaching young people with SEMH needs and adapting learning materials for each child
• Strong understanding of GCSE curriculum and confidently teach cross multiple subjects
• Have knowledge and experience working with challenging behaviours
• Knowledge of SEMH strategies, interventions and suitable practises
• Ability to work with and lead a team of teaching assistants

Why work for Teaching Personnel:

• Long term placements with supportive schools across Manchester
• Immediate and flexible start dates to suit your availability
• Options for full time and part time roles
• Competitive pay rates and weekly pay via PAYE
• Free access to SEN, safeguarding and additional training courses
• Dedicated consultant support from the Manchester SEN team

If you are interested in this role and meet the requirements above, please apply with an up-to-date CV that highlights relevant experience and qualifications.

When applying through Teaching Personnel, an enhanced DBS on the update service is a required document. If you do not have one already, you will be asked to apply for one through Teaching Personnel before you are able to start in a position.

Any applicants that have been out of the UK for more than 3 months over the past 5 years will be asked to provide an overseas criminal clearance check. If you do not already have one of these, please apply for this before applying to this role

All applicants must have a permanent residence and right to work in the UK. If you are currently based in another country, please do not apply for these roles as we will not be able to process your application.

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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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