SEMH Teacher

About Us
Our school supports students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, offering a safe, nurturing environment where young people with challenging behaviours can succeed. We provide a tailored and engaging curriculum that meets the individual needs of our learners, promoting personal development, resilience, and positive long-term outcomes.

The Role
As a teacher within our SEMH setting, you will play a key role in supporting students with a variety of behavioural, emotional, and social challenges. This is a demanding yet highly rewarding position that involves:

• Developing strong, trusting relationships with students, many of whom may have experienced trauma or faced difficulties in mainstream education

• Delivering creative, differentiated lessons that support both academic progress and emotional wellbeing

• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including teaching assistants, mental health professionals, and external agencies, to provide personalised support

• Using effective strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour, ensuring a safe and positive learning environment

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent qualification

• Experience working with students with SEMH needs or within a similar setting

• A resilient, positive mindset with the ability to remain calm under pressure

• A strong understanding of how trauma and adverse childhood experiences impact behaviour and learning

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, along with a genuine passion for supporting students’ academic and personal development

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Supportive Environment – Access to ongoing training, CPD opportunities, and a collaborative team focused on staff wellbeing

• Meaningful Impact – The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students with SEMH needs

• Dedicated Consultant – Personal support from an experienced consultant who understands the sector

• Educator Events – Regular coffee mornings, recognition awards, and professional development courses

Please note, applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If you believe you are a strong fit for this role, we encourage you to apply today. For further information, please contact Alanna on 01902 313820 or email alanna.scarle@protocol-education.com

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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