Specialist Teacher – Social, Emotional & Mental Health

Teaching Roles – SEMH Provision

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) challenges? We\’re looking for proactive, enthusiastic, and highly motivated teaching staff to join one of our partner schools which is a trauma-informed independent school with an attached alternative provision.

They support children through bespoke, small-group and 1:1 academic and therapeutic interventions. Their approach is rooted in understanding trauma and individual need.

Criteria

You must have the following to apply:

• Qualified Teachers (QTS preferred)
• Unqualified teachers with substantial experience
• ECTs with a strong SEN/SEMH background
• Candidates with relevant degrees in education, teaching, or related fields

Requirements

• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience supporting children with SEN, SEMH, and challenging behaviour or have lived experience.
• Be confident in managing behaviour and building positive relationships with students using a trauma-informed approach
• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning, tailored to individual needs
• Show flexibility and resilience, with a proactive and solution-focused mindset
• Be confident leading and working with support staff
• Embrace safeguarding as a top priority and respond confidently to incidents
• Have a strong team ethos and work collaboratively across the school

Key Responsibilities

• Create and deliver personalised learning pathways aligned with the school’s curriculum
• Use trauma-informed strategies to support emotional regulation and engagement
• Establish clear expectations, boundaries, and routines in line with the school\’s behaviour policy
• Promote inclusion, equality, and emotional wellbeing across the school
• Maintain open and effective communication with leadership, colleagues, and families

Working Hours & Flexibility

• 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Core hours on site are 9:00am to 3:00pm, plus any scheduled staff meetings or compulsory training
• Remaining contracted hours can be worked from home, subject to satisfactory performance

If you are interested in this role, please email rachael.chapman@ednetwork.co.uk with an up-to-date copy of your CV, or give us a call on 0191 823 97 52 for an informal chat about opportunities.

To be considered for the top of the pay bracket, applicants must have extensive experience in planning and teaching pupils with SEN/SEMH/Challenging behaviour

The Education Network Offer

Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career.

You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth.

The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days.