Job description
Job title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you a committed teacher who can adapt your approach to meet the needs of pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are recruiting an experienced and understanding SEMH Teacher to work with a school in Sheffield. The role involves delivering suitable lessons while supporting pupils who may need additional help with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in education.
As an SEMH Teacher, you will:
- Plan and deliver lessons suited to pupils' learning needs.
- Adapt teaching methods to support different abilities and emotional needs.
- Establish clear routines and consistent classroom expectations.
- Promote positive behaviour and active participation.
- Monitor academic progress and pupils' wider development.
- Work with support staff to implement individual strategies.
- Maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.
Requirements for the SEMH Teacher role:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential for an SEMH Teacher.
- Previous teaching experience is required; experience with special needs students is highly desirable.
- Understanding of behaviour management and inclusive teaching approaches.
- Ability to adapt lessons to pupils' individual needs.
- Strong classroom leadership and communication skills.
- Patient, resilient and organised approach.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
Why choose GSL Education?
- Support from a dedicated education consultant.
- Access to teaching opportunities across South Yorkshire.
- Competitive daily rates and guidance throughout your placement.
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 across South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEMH Teacher’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.