Job description
Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Rotherham
Salary: Up to £200 per day
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time, Flexible / Day-to-day / Long-term
Start Date: Immediately
A number of supportive educational settings in Rotherham are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teacher to work with pupils who require additional emotional, behavioural and social support to access learning effectively.
About the Schools:
The schools in Rotherham provide structured, nurturing and consistent environments for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Staff work collaboratively to create a calm and supportive atmosphere where relationships are central, and pupils are encouraged to re-engage with learning through trust, routine and clear expectations.
About the Role:
As a SEMH Teacher, you will plan and deliver tailored lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with SEMH requirements. You will focus on building positive relationships, promoting engagement in learning, and using a trauma-informed approach to support behaviour and emotional regulation in the classroom.
Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with SEMH needs
* Manage behaviour using calm, consistent and supportive strategies
* Build strong, positive relationships with pupils to support engagement
* Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning and emotional needs
* Create a safe, structured and supportive classroom environment
* Monitor and report on pupil progress and wellbeing
* Work collaboratively with support staff and wider school teams
Requirements:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (desirable)
* Experience working with SEMH, SEN or in alternative provisions
* Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
* Resilient, patient and adaptable approach
* Commitment to supporting vulnerable learners
* Ability to deliver differentiated and accessible learning
This is a rewarding opportunity for a SEMH Teacher in Rotherham to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people who require additional support to succeed in education.
To work with GSL Education as a SEMH Teacher, you should:
* Have the right to work in the UK
* Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from the last 2 years
* Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education
For more information or to apply, please contact Tom Knight at at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a SEMH Teacher, please apply via the application link.