Are you a resilient and compassionate SEMH Teacher ready to support students with complex behavioural and mental health needs?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teacher to join a specialist secondary provision in Scunthorpe. This role is ideal for educators with a background in supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties and managing severe challenging behaviour.
Role Overview:
As a Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Teacher, you will deliver a flexible and differentiated curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of students facing emotional regulation challenges and significant mental health barriers. Working in a small class setting, you will focus on engagement, trust-building, and consistent support to promote academic and emotional progress.
Responsibilities for SEMH Teacher :
* Deliver tailored lessons that align with individual learning needs and EHCPs.
* Support pupils in overcoming behavioural and emotional obstacles to learning.
* Create a safe, structured, and therapeutic learning environment.
* Collaborate with support staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to ensure holistic support.
* Build strong relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or school exclusion.
* Promote social development, resilience, and life skills.
* Contribute to behaviour plans and regular pupil progress reviews.
Candidate Requirements:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
* Experience teaching in SEMH or alternative provision settings is highly desirable.
* In-depth understanding of Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
* Strong behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
* A nurturing, non-judgemental, and proactive approach.
* Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
* Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
What GSL Education Offers:
* Competitive daily pay reflective of your experience and skills.
* Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant.
* Access to rewarding roles in specialist and inclusive education settings.
* A commitment to ethical recruitment and safeguarding excellence.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for the SEMH Teacher role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. A consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.
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