Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Sheffield
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 passionate and dedicated teacher with experience supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently seeking a committed and resilient SEMH Teacher to work with schools across Sheffield.
The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils who may experience emotional regulation difficulties, challenging behaviour or barriers to learning. You will create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment that supports pupils' academic progress, emotional wellbeing and personal development.
Responsibilities of a SEMH Teacher:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to pupils' individual learning needs and abilities.
- Create a safe, structured and inclusive classroom environment where pupils feel supported.
- Develop and implement appropriate strategies to support pupils with SEMH needs.
- Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, resilience and independence.
- Build trusting relationships with pupils and encourage positive engagement in learning.
- Adapt teaching methods and resources to accommodate different learning styles and additional needs.
- Manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently in line with school policies.
- Monitor, assess and record pupils' academic progress, behaviour and wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral staff, parents and other professionals where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding, child protection and school procedures.
Requirements of a SEMH Teacher:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Experience teaching or supporting pupils with SEMH needs is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of behaviour management and inclusive teaching strategies.
- Ability to plan and deliver differentiated lessons that engage pupils with diverse needs.
- A calm, patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
- Ability to build positive professional relationships with pupils and colleagues.
- Experience working in SEND, alternative provision or specialist education settings is advantageous.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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 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.