via Reed · 14 September 2026 ·5 days ago

SEMH Teacher - Temporary

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Sunderland Contract GBP 39,000 – 52,000
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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

  • Refer a friend scheme

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