Job Description
New Directions Education is currently recruiting for a pool of passionate and resilient SEMH Teachers to support learners with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs within specialist provisions across Leeds.
You will be working in a nurturing and inclusive environment designed to support pupils who may have additional diagnoses such as ASD, ADHD and trauma-related needs. Many of the learners require a tailored, therapeutic approach to access the curriculum and develop positive learning behaviours.
We want to hear from:
1. QTS / QTLS (or equivalent teaching qualification)
2. Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/SEN needs
3. Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
4. A compassionate, patient and flexible approach to teaching
5. Team Teach or similar behaviour training (desirable but not essential)
You will be working with learners across all phases, providing tailored support both in and out of the classroom. The role involves:
6. Deliver creative, adaptive lessons to engage leaners
7. Support behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
8. Work closely with support staff, SENCOs, and external agencies
9. Contribute to EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
10. Create a safe, inclusive and positive classroom environment
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All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
11. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
12. Regular and varied supply work
13. Competitive rates of pay
14. Potential long-term teaching roles
15. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
16. A network of branches across the UK
17. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
18. Recommend-a-friend scheme
19. 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.