SEMH Teacher
Job in
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-07
Listing for:
Prospero Teaching
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-07-07
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teacher
Job Description & How to Apply Below
SEMH Teacher
Location:
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Start Date:
September 2026
Contract Type:
Full-time, Long-term
Rate: £140 - 232 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm
The school provides a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where pupils are supported to develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive learning behaviours. You will join a dedicated team focused on delivering high child education that meets each learner’s individual needs.
Responsibilities- Deliver tailored teaching to primary‑aged pupils with SEMH needs, using relational and trauma approaches.
- Plan and differentiate lessons that support EHCP outcomes, emotional development and academic progress.
- Work collaboratively with the SENCO, pastoral staff, therapists and parents/carers to ensure consistent, holistic support.
- Embed emotional regulation strategies and promote positive behaviour through restorative and therapeutic practices.
- Support progress across academic, social and emotional areas.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Experience in SEMH or specialist settings, or strong SEMH knowledge within mainstream education.
- Calm, empathetic and resilient practice with a commitment to trauma teaching.
- Passion for inclusive education and supporting vulnerable learners.
- Adaptable teaching methods to meet diverse emotional and learning needs.
- Hold Right to Work in the UK.
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS registered on the update service or be willing to apply for one.
- Provide two professional, education based references.
- Competitive pay based on experience and responsibilities.
- Supportive team environment with ongoing CPD focused on SEMH and therapeutic approaches.
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people with complex needs.
- Long‑term, stable role within a forward nurturing school.
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