SEMH Teacher – West Yorkshire
Location: West Yorkshire (various locations available)
Salary: £150 – £210 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term, or permanent opportunities
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing
Agency: The Education Network
The Education Network is currently recruiting for an experienced and compassionate SEMH Teacher to work in a specialist provision supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated teacher who is passionate about making a difference and supporting pupils who require a nurturing and structured approach to learning.
About the Role As an SEMH Teacher, you will work with small groups or individual pupils who have additional emotional or behavioural needs, creating a safe and supportive classroom environment that encourages engagement and progress. You will plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons tailored to each learner’s individual needs and EHCP targets.
Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, inclusive lessons across the curriculum
• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs to develop social and emotional resilience
• Managing behaviour effectively using positive strategies and restorative approaches
• Working closely with support staff, SENCOs, and external agencies
• Tracking and assessing pupil progress to ensure individual learning goals are met

About You We are looking for a teacher who:

• Holds QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent teaching qualification
• Has experience working with pupils with SEMH, SEN, or behavioural needs
• Is patient, resilient, and empathetic, with strong classroom management skills
• Is confident in differentiating lessons to meet varied learning needs
• Has a good understanding of trauma-informed and inclusive teaching practices

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates (£150 – £210 per day)
• Opportunities in specialist and alternative provisions across West Yorkshire
• A supportive consultant experienced in SEND recruitment
• Access to ongoing CPD and professional development
• Potential for long-term or permanent employment

If you are a passionate and committed SEMH Teacher looking to work in a rewarding and challenging environment, we would love to hear from you.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.