SEMH Teacher - Specialist SEND School - Rochdale
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time
Location: Rochdale
Setting: SEMH Class within a Special Needs School
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience
Tradewind Recruitment are currently working with a specialist SEND school in Rochdale to recruit a committed and resilient SEMH Teacher. This is a temporary supply role starting in November 2025 to cover a staff absence.
The school caters for pupils aged 11 to 19 with a range of special educational needs, including Autism (ASD), Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will be teaching a Key Stage 3 class of students with SEMH and associated behavioural and communication needs.
The Role:
1. Teaching a Key Stage 3 SEMH class within a specialist SEND school
2. Full-time preferred (Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 3.30 pm), but part-time considered for a minimum of 3 days per week
3. Planning and delivering individualised, engaging lessons
4. Working alongside experienced teaching assistants and specialist support staff
5. Supporting pupils' emotional regulation, social development, and academic progress
The Ideal Candidate Will:
6. Hold QTS or QTLS and have recent experience teaching students with SEMH or similar needs
7. Be passionate about inclusive education and able to build strong, trusting relationships
8. Demonstrate effective behaviour management using trauma-informed or relational approaches
9. Show emotional resilience, patience and adaptability
10. Work collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals
11. Confidently lead a classroom team and support teaching assistants
The School:
12. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted (2022)
13. Well-established special school for pupils aged 11-19
14. Offers a range of specialist classes by age and need, including SEMH, ASD, SLD, and PMLD
15. Excellent facilities and resources tailored to SEND learners
16. Strong focus on life skills, community involvement, and preparing students for adulthood
To join us and be successful in this SEMH Teacher role, you will need to:
17. Hold QTS or QTLS
18. Have experience teaching or supporting students aged 11-16 with SEMH and/or SEND
19. Provide a CV with full employment and education history, explaining any gaps
20. Have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
21. Have the legal right to work in the UK
Why work with Tradewind?
22. Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
23. Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses via The National College
24. Full interview preparation and ongoing professional development
25. Help with lesson planning and curriculum resources
26. Simple online portal for timesheets and availability
27. Local, onsite payroll - no third-party providers
28. Holiday pay options available
29. Free social and networking events for our staff
Interested?
To apply or find out more about this SEMH Teacher role, contact the Manchester office:
Call: 0161 674 0138
Email: Tradewind Recruitment Manchester to read our 5-star reviews.