Job Description
Are you a passionate and resilient Teacher who wants to make a lasting impact on children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
New Directions Education is seeking dedicated teachers to join specialist provisions across Leeds. These nurturing environments support pupils who may also have additional diagnoses such as autism, ADHD, or trauma-related needs.
Teaching is delivered in small class sizes, allowing for a highly personalised and therapeutic approach that focuses on both academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teacher, you’ll:
1. Deliver creative, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs
2. Build trust and positive relationships with learners who may have experienced trauma
3. Support emotional regulation and positive learning behaviours
4. Work collaboratively with SENCOs, therapists, and support staff
5. Contribute to EHCP targets and individual learning plans
Requirements:
6. QTS, QTLS, or equivalent teaching qualification
7. Experience working with SEMH and/or SEND learners
8. Strong behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
9. Compassion, patience, and flexibility
10. Team Teach or similar training (desirable)
Why Join Us?
11. Competitive daily rates
12. Supportive placements in specialist settings
13. Opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives
All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
Apply today!
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
14. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
15. Regular and varied supply work
16. Competitive rates of pay
17. Potential long-term teaching roles
18. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
19. A network of branches across the UK
20. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
21. Recommend-a-friend scheme
22. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Leeds branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.