SEMH Teacher in Wakefield

Are you a passionate SEMH Teacher who can inspire and engage young people who struggle in mainstream education? Do you have strong classroom management skills and experience supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Are you a creative and adaptable teacher with an interest in delivering vocational or practical learning opportunities?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Alternative Provision based in Wakefield, who are looking to appoint a dedicated SEMH Teacher. The provision supports students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 to Key Stage 5 / KS5 who find mainstream education challenging, providing an alternative learning environment focused on engagement, personal development and building confidence.

The provision is looking to take on an enthusiastic SEMH Teacher on a short-term or long-term basis, depending on availability. The successful SEMH Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated lessons, managing challenging behaviours and supporting students with SEMH needs, with vocational or practical teaching experience being highly desirable.

The successful SEMH Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status / QTS
• Experience teaching or supporting students with SEMH needs or challenging behaviours
• Experience working within an Alternative Provision, PRU or SEND setting is desirable
• Experience delivering vocational subjects or practical skills is highly desirable
• Prevent training or Team Teach training is desirable
• Excellent classroom management, resilience and a patient, adaptable approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

About TeacherActive: TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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