SEMH Teacher – Middlesbrough
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: Weekly PAYE pay (rate based on experience)
️ Start Date: Immediate / September 2025 or flexible for the right person
Some pupils need more than just a teacher—they need someone steady, patient, and totally unflappable.
We’re working with a specialist setting in Middlesbrough that supports pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. They’re on the lookout for a dedicated classroom teacher who can create a safe, consistent space for learners who’ve often faced more than their fair share of challenges.
If you’re calm in a crisis and believe every child deserves someone who won’t give up on them—this could be the role for you.
What you’ll be doing:
* Teaching small classes of pupils with SEMH needs
* Creating routines that help pupils feel safe and ready to learn
* Building strong relationships based on trust, respect, and consistency
* Planning flexible, engaging lessons with a trauma-informed lens
* Working closely with TAs, support staff, and external agencies
What you’ll need:
* QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
* Experience in SEMH or PRU settings (or mainstream with high-need pupils)
* A positive, empathetic approach to behaviour management
* Confidence in adapting lessons to suit a range of learning styles
* A thick skin, a big heart, and a genuine drive to make a difference
What you’ll get from us:
* Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella headaches)
* Free Thrive training if you don’t have it already
* Access to our online CPD Academy
* Full support from a local consultant who gets specialist settings
* Fast-track registration and flexible start dates
Ready to help learners who need someone in their corner? Click apply or drop us a message—we’d love to chat.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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