Tameside Secondary SEMH Teacher

Secondary SEMH Teacher – Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)

Location: Tameside
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Long-term (Temp to Perm opportunities available)

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) to recruit a passionate, resilient and committed Qualified Teacher to support pupils aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This PRU provides a structured, nurturing and trauma-informed environment for pupils who are unable to access mainstream education due to behavioural challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, anxiety, trauma-related experiences and disrupted schooling. Class sizes are small, allowing for highly personalised teaching and strong relationship-building.

This role is suitable for qualified secondary teachers, including those with limited SEMH or PRU experience, who are eager to learn, adaptable and motivated to make a meaningful difference.

The Role:

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, adapted lessons across KS3 and/or KS4
• Teach a broad curriculum, including core subjects, life skills and personal development
• Create a safe, calm and supportive learning environment
• Manage behaviour using positive, trauma-informed and restorative approaches
• Support pupils to re-engage with learning and build confidence and resilience
• Deliver learning in small groups and 1:1 where required
• Follow EHCPs, behaviour plans and risk assessments with support from the wider team
• Monitor progress, track attainment and provide regular feedback
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, pastoral teams and external professionals

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience teaching secondary-aged pupils (SEMH or alternative provision desirable but not essential)
• Be patient, resilient, calm and reflective
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management foundations
• Be confident adapting teaching strategies to meet individual needs
• Show a genuine commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Be open to training and professional development within SEMH and PRU settings

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Long-term placements with temp-to-perm opportunities
• Dedicated Alternative Provision consultant support
• Access to free SEMH, behaviour and safeguarding training
• Supportive PRU settings with experienced leadership and mentoring

Safeguarding & Compliance:

• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Overseas police checks may be required where applicable
• Right to work in the UK is essential

If you are a qualified secondary teacher who is passionate about SEND and inclusive education, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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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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