SEMH Teacher - Temporary

SEMH Teacher
Sunderland
Full Time
Temporary
ASAP Start

Hays Education is seeking a resilient and compassionate SEMH Teacher for a Sunderland school on a full-time temporary basis, starting ASAP.

You will be working with pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, delivering a nurturing curriculum in small class settings where relationships come first.

Your responsibilities

Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with SEMH needs
Creating a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment
Using de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies to support pupil engagement
Adapting learning for pupils working significantly below age-related expectations
Tracking progress against academic, social and emotional targets
Working closely with teaching assistants, pastoral staff and external agencies
Contributing to safeguarding processes and accurate record keeping (e.g. CPOMS)What you'll need

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
Experience working with pupils with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour
A patient, consistent and non-judgemental approach
Strong behaviour management skills and emotional resilience
Team Teach or similar de-escalation training is desirable
An Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service is essential (or willingness to apply for a new one)What you'll get in return

Full-time assignment in a supportive specialist setting
Competitive rates of pay
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Free ongoing CPD and safeguarding training
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