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Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Pay Rate: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term

Can you create a supportive learning environment where every pupil has the opportunity to succeed?

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are partnering with fabulous schools in Sheffield to recruit dedicated SEMH Teacher. This role is ideal for an experienced educator who is passionate about supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs through engaging teaching, consistent routines, and positive relationship-building. You will play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning while promoting both academic achievement and emotional wellbeing.

This SEMH Teacher position focuses on providing personalised teaching that helps pupils manage barriers, develop resilience, and progress within a supportive setting.

SEMH Teacher Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with SEMH
  • Create a structured, inclusive classroom that promotes emotional safety and positive behaviour
  • Adapt teaching strategies to support pupils with diverse learning and behavioural needs
  • Work collaboratively with SENCOs, teaching assistants, and external professionals to support pupil progress
  • Assess, monitor, and record academic, social, and emotional development
  • Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues to encourage successful outcomes

SEMH Teacher Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential
  • Experience teaching pupils with SEMH, SEND, or additional learning needs in a school setting
  • Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
  • Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
  • Commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable learners
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why Join GSL Education:

  • Work in rewarding roles with competitive daily remuneration
  • Access rewarding teaching opportunities within supportive school environments
  • Receive ongoing support from experienced education recruitment consultants
  • Develop your career through a variety of long-term and flexible placements
  • Make a lasting difference to the lives and futures of young people

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the South Yorkshire.

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.

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