Job description
SEMH Teacher
Location: Sheffield (S17)
Salary: £150 – £250 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you an experienced teacher passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
GSL Education are looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teacher to join schools across Sheffield.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teacher, you will deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of your pupils. You will work closely with support staff to create a positive learning environment, focusing on both academic progress and the development of social and emotional skills.
Main Responsibilities of a SEMH Teacher:
- Plan and deliver high-quality lessons tailored to SEMH learners.
- Support pupils’ individual learning and behavioural needs.
- Foster resilience, confidence, and positive attitudes towards learning.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, parents, and external professionals.
- Monitor and assess progress, providing constructive feedback.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
Skills & Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching students with SEMH needs is essential.
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
- A compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach.
- A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply via GSL Education.
Why choose GSL Education?
- Competitive daily pay rates.
- Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
- Opportunities to work across a variety of schools in Sheffield.
- Access to ongoing professional development and support.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the “SEMH Teacher” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.