SEMH Teacher

Stockport | September Start | £170 - £250 per day

Are you a passionate and resilient qualified teacher looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people? We are recruiting on behalf of a supportive specialist setting in Stockport seeking an experienced SEMH Teacher to join their dedicated team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with students who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning while building confidence, resilience, and a positive attitude towards education.

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of students with SEMH.

• Create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive.

• Develop positive relationships that encourage engagement, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral teams, and external professionals to support student progress.

• Implement effective behaviour management strategies to promote positive outcomes.

• Monitor, assess, and report on student progress, adapting teaching approaches where required.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (essential).

• Experience teaching within a UK school, with experience supporting students with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour highly desirable.

• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.

• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach to teaching.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

• Competitive daily pay of £170 - £250, depending on experience and qualifications.

• A supportive and welcoming specialist school environment.

• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

• Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment.

If you are a committed SEMH Teacher with QTS who is passionate about transforming the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your teaching career while making a lasting impact on students who need your support the most.

Contact Megan on (phone number removed) or (url removed) 

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.