SEMH Teacher

Are you a passionate and resilient teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people?

This specialist setting supports students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing a safe, nurturing environment where they can build confidence, develop resilience, and achieve positive outcomes. An adapted and engaging curriculum is designed to meet individual needs while encouraging both academic progress and personal growth.

The Role

As an SEMH Teacher, you will play a key role in supporting students with a range of behavioural, emotional, and social needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building positive, trusting relationships with students who may have experienced trauma or found mainstream education challenging.
• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that support both academic achievement and emotional development.
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, mental health professionals, and external agencies to provide tailored support.
• Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to create a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

Applicants should have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience working with students with SEMH needs or within a similar specialist setting.
• A positive, resilient approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A strong understanding of the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on behaviour and learning.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, alongside a genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed.

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Supportive Environment – Access to ongoing training, CPD opportunities, and a dedicated team committed to supporting your professional development.
• Make a Difference – Play a meaningful role in helping students overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.
• Dedicated Consultant – Receive ongoing support from a consultant with experience in the education sector.
• Educator Benefits – Enjoy termly coffee mornings hosted by your local branch, Educator Recognition Awards, and a wide range of CPD training opportunities.

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

If you feel this role is the right fit for you, apply today. For more information, contact Alanna on 01902 313820 or email alanna.scarle@protocol-education.com.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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