SEMH English Teacher Location: Wigan Start Date: September 2025 Salary: £150 - £210 per day (dependent on experience) Contract Type: Full-time, Long-Term Are you a passionate English Teacher with experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Are you committed to making a real difference in the lives of students who need additional support to thrive? TeacherActive is proud to be working in partnership with a specialist secondary provision based in Wigan. This nurturing and inclusive setting provides tailored education for students aged 11–16 who have SEMH needs and require support with managing challenging behaviours. The school promotes a trauma-informed approach, helping students to re-engage with learning in a safe and structured environment. We are currently seeking a resilient and dedicated English Teacher to join the team from September 2025. This role is ideal for someone who is motivated by the opportunity to inspire and support students who may have become disengaged from mainstream education. The role will involve: Planning and delivering engaging English lessons to small groups of students with SEMH needs Adapting teaching strategies to meet individual learning and emotional needs Managing behaviour in a consistent, calm, and supportive manner Working collaboratively with support staff, parents/carers, and external professionals Encouraging student progress in both academic and personal development To be considered for this role, you will need: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification Experience working with young people with SEMH needs and/or challenging behaviour A strong understanding of trauma-informed and inclusive teaching practices The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students A commitment to promoting student wellbeing and resilience This is a highly rewarding opportunity to be part of a passionate team in a setting that truly makes a difference. The school provides excellent support and values staff who go the extra mile to help their learners succeed. Why work with TeacherActive? A dedicated consultant offering personalised support Access to CPD and professional development opportunities Competitive daily rates and guaranteed pay schemes Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements How to apply: If you are ready to take on a meaningful challenge in an inspiring environment, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV to (url removed) or call us on (phone number removed) for more information. All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services