SEMH Class Teacher

SEMH Teacher – Specialist School

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent (ST4)

Contract:

Permanent

Start Date:

September 2026

Hours:

Full-time, Half Day On Fridays!

Milk Education is working in partnership with a specialist SEMH school in Stoke-on-Trent that is looking to appoint a passionate and resilient SEMH Teacher on a permanent basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a qualified teacher who is committed to supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with SEMH needs.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment where pupils can thrive.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and use a trauma-informed approach to support engagement.
• Manage and support challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
• Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress in line with EHCP targets and school expectations.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral teams, therapists, and external agencies.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing, social development, and personal growth.
• Encourage resilience, independence, and positive attitudes towards learning.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or within a specialist SEN setting.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet a range of learning and emotional needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Permanent teaching opportunity within a specialist SEMH setting.
• Supportive leadership team and experienced pastoral staff.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.

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Why choose Milk Education?

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