Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Wakefield (WF4)
Salary: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term | Full-time / Part-time
Are you a resilient and passionate SEMH Teacher looking to positively impact the lives of pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs?
GSL Education are seeking a committed SEMH Teacher to work in supportive and inclusive schools across Wakefield (WF4).
As an SEMH Teacher, you will support pupils who require a structured, understanding, and nurturing approach to learning. You will play a key role in helping students develop confidence, emotional regulation, and academic progress within a safe educational environment.
Responsibilities:
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to meet SEMH needs.
• Support pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis as required.
• Implement behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.
• Create a calm, structured, and positive learning environment.
• Monitor and assess student progress, adapting teaching approaches accordingly.
• Work closely with SENCOs, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
Requirements:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Proven experience working with pupils with SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom control skills.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient teaching approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.
If you are a committed SEMH Teacher looking for flexible work in Wakefield (WF4) with an immediate start, apply today and make a real difference with GSL Education.
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 or get in touch directly with Sam Scott at sam.scott@gsleducation.com for more information.