Job description
Looking for an SEMH Teacher in Sheffield!
Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £200 per day
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time, Flexible / Day-to-day / Long-term
Start Date: Immediately
A range of specialist schools and alternative provisions in Sheffield are seeking resilient and compassionate SEMH Teachers to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs.
About the Schools:
Schools across Sheffield are looking for dedicated SEMH Teachers who can build positive relationships and maintain calm, structured and trauma-informed learning environments. These settings prioritise consistency, emotional wellbeing and supportive behaviour approaches to help students feel safe, engaged and ready to learn.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teacher, you will deliver tailored lessons, manage challenging behaviour positively, and support students with a range of additional needs. This role is ideal for teachers who are patient, adaptable and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to education and achieve positive outcomes.
Responsibilities:
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Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons to students with SEMH needs
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Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
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Manage behaviour using consistent and supportive strategies
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Create a safe, structured and inclusive classroom environment
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Adapt learning to meet individual student needs and abilities
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Work closely with support staff and external professionals where required
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Maintain safeguarding and wellbeing standards at all times
Requirements:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
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Experience working with students with SEMH or additional needs
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Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
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Calm, resilient and professional approach
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Ability to build strong relationships and de-escalate challenging situations
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Reliable and flexible availability
This is an excellent opportunity for an SEMH Teacher in Sheffield to make a meaningful impact within supportive specialist settings while helping students develop both academically and emotionally.
To work with GSL Education as an SEMH Teacher, you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK
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Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from the last 2 years
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Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education
For more information or to apply, please contact Tom Knight at tom.knight@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as an SEMH Teacher, please apply via the application link.