Position: SEMH Teacher
Location:Telford, SEMH Specialist School
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £130 - £180 per day
About Us:
Our school caters to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing a safe and supportive environment where students with challenging behaviour can thrive. We offer an adapted, engaging curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of our students, encouraging personal growth, resilience, and positive outcomes.
The Role:
As a teacher in our SEMH school, you will play a vital role in supporting students who exhibit a range of behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties. This is a challenging but incredibly rewarding role that requires:
- Building strong, positive relationships with students who may have experienced trauma or difficulties in mainstream education.
- Delivering engaging and differentiated lessons that support both academic and emotional development.
- Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, including mental health professionals, teaching assistants, and external agencies, to provide tailored support.
- Implementing strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour, fostering a safe and respectful learning environment.
What We Are Looking For:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Experience working with students who have SEMH needs, or in a similar setting.
- A positive, resilient attitude and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- A deep understanding of the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on behaviour and learning.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a passion for helping students succeed both academically and personally.
Why Join Protocol Education?
- Supportive Environment - Ongoing training, CPD, and the backing of a strong team committed to the well-being of staff.
- Impactful Work - Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with SEMH needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and personal growth.
- Dedicated Consultant - You will have a dedicated consultant with experience in the field themselves to support and work alongside you.
- Educator Events - Termly Coffee Mornings hosted by your local branch, Educator Recognition Awards, CPD Training Courses.
Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.
If you feel you are the ideal candidate for this role - please apply now. Or if you wish to discuss this role, please contact Alanna on or email
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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