SEMH Teacher
Sunderland
Full Time
Temporary
ASAP Start

Hays Education is seeking a resilient and compassionate SEMH Teacher for a Sunderland school on a full-time temporary basis, starting ASAP.

You will be working with pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, delivering a nurturing curriculum in small class settings where relationships come first.

Your responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with SEMH needs
• Creating a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment
• Using de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies to support pupil engagement
• Adapting learning for pupils working significantly below age-related expectations
• Tracking progress against academic, social and emotional targets
• Working closely with teaching assistants, pastoral staff and external agencies
• Contributing to safeguarding processes and accurate record keeping (e.g. CPOMS)

What you'll need

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour
• A patient, consistent and non-judgemental approach
• Strong behaviour management skills and emotional resilience
• Team Teach or similar de-escalation training is desirable
• An Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service is essential (or willingness to apply for a new one)

What you'll get in return

• Full-time assignment in a supportive specialist setting
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Free ongoing CPD and safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme

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