SEMH Teacher – Wirral
Location: Wirral (Post Code: CH41)
Role: SEMH Teacher
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Daily Supply
Start Date: September 2026
Pay Rate: £150–£250 per day
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated SEMH Teacher to join a welcoming school in the Wirral (Post Code: NG10) area.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting pupils with complex emotional needs, behavioral challenges, and mental health difficulties to help them access education.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage challenging behaviors using specialized, positive intervention strategies.
- Teach coping mechanisms, self-regulation techniques, and social skills.
- Maintain a highly structured, predictable, and nurturing classroom environment.
- Provide emotional support to reduce anxiety and build pupil self-esteem.
- Differentiate standard curriculum plans to match individual learning styles and emotional capacities.
- Assess academic and behavioral development using Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Run small-group or one-to-one sessions focusing on emotional literacy.
- Work closely with therapists, psychologists, and speech coaches.
- Maintain regular, transparent communication with parents and carers.
- Monitor student well-being and report any child protection concerns immediately.
- Direct Teaching Assistants (TAs) to ensure consistent behavior management.
Requirements
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) is essential.
- PGCE or relevant teaching qualification.
- Proven experience working with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), specifically focusing on SEMH.
- Certified in recognized de-escalation and physical intervention techniques (such as Team-Teach or MAPA).
- Deep understanding of nurture principles, trauma-informed practices, and positive behavior support strategies.
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and empathetic in highly stressful or challenging situations.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new DBS.
- Right to work in the UK.
Why Join rTriibe?
- Competitive daily rates.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Access to a variety of primary school assignments.
- Ongoing support from the rTriibe team.
- Opportunities to build experience across different school settings.
- Potential for longer-term and permanent opportunities.
If you are an enthusiastic SEMH Teacher looking for your next opportunity in the Wirral (Post Code: CH41) area, apply today and become part of the rTriibe team.
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