Specialist Teacher - SEMH
Start Date: 5th January 2026
Location: Northumberland
Contract: Full-time, term-time plus 3 days during school holidays
Salary: £120-£170 (deprending on qualification and experience) 
QTS/ QTLS required

Are you a passionate, proactive teacher looking to make a real difference? Our agency is recruiting on behalf of a trauma-informed school with attached alternative provision, offering bespoke academic and therapeutic support for students with SEN, SEMH needs, or disrupted education.

We welcome applications from teachers across a range of subjects, including English, Maths, arts, humanities, PE, technology, and PSHE/RSE. Separate adverts are live for English and Maths specialists, but all subject experts with the right experience are encouraged to apply.

About the Role:
As part of our dedicated team, you will deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching tailored to each student’s individual needs. You will support learners who may be reluctant, vulnerable, or have experienced educational disruption, using creative, engaging, and trauma-informed strategies to build confidence, trust, and motivation.

You will:

• Deliver a broad, personalised curriculum that supports academic, social, and emotional progress
• Differentiate learning and adapt teaching approaches for a wide range of abilities
• Create a calm, structured, and supportive classroom environment with high expectations for behaviour and engagement
• Work closely with colleagues to implement bespoke learning pathways aligned with the school curriculum
• Supervise and collaborate with teaching assistants as needed

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Have at least 3 years’ experience working with children with SEN or challenging behaviours
• Are confident in behaviour management and trauma-informed approaches
• Prioritise safeguarding and respond effectively to incidents
• Are collaborative, organised, and committed to supporting a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Promote equality, diversity, and student wellbeing

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work in a rewarding, trauma-informed educational setting
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• Access to the school’s Career Progression Pathway, helping staff develop skills, qualifications, and career goals
• A continuously evolving and expanding educational provision

Working Hours:

• Monday – Friday, term-time plus 3 days during school holidays
• 40 hours per week, core hours 8:00am – 6:00pm; staff must be in-centre 9:00am – 3:00pm with additional duties completed during core hours

If you are interested in this role please email Rachael.chapman @ednetwork.co.uk with an up to date copy of your CV, or give us a call on 0191 823 97 52 for an informal chat about opportunities. 
 
The Education Network Offer: 
Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career. 
You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth. 
 
The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance. 
We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days. 
 
Data Privacy and Processing 
By applying for this role, you are agreeing for The Education Network to process and store your personal data, including your CV and application form, for the purposes of recruitment. The Education Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with GDPR. Your information will be kept securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. We will retain your data for up to 24 months unless you request us to delete it earlier. You have the right to request access to, amend, or delete your data at any time by contacting Neville Wood at The Education Network. 


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.