Secondary SEMH Teacher

SEMH Teacher - Specialist SEMH School - Leicester
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time
Location: Leicester
Setting: SEMH Class within a Special Needs School
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment are currently working with a specialist SEND school in Leicester to recruit a committed and resilient SEMH Teacher. This is a temporary supply role starting in November 2025 to cover a staff absence.

The school caters for pupils aged 11 to 19 with a range of special educational needs, including Autism (ASD), Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will be teaching a Key Stage 3 class of students with SEMH and associated behavioural and communication needs.

The Role:

• Teaching a Key Stage 3 SEMH class within a specialist SEND school
• Full-time preferred (Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 3.30 pm)
• Planning and delivering individualised, engaging lessons
• Working alongside experienced teaching assistants and specialist support staff
• Supporting pupils' emotional regulation, social development, and academic progress

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold QTS or QTLS and have recent experience teaching students with SEMH or similar needs
• Be passionate about inclusive education and able to build strong, trusting relationships
• Demonstrate effective behaviour management using trauma-informed or relational approaches
• Show emotional resilience, patience and adaptability
• Work collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals
• Confidently lead a classroom team and support teaching assistants

The School:

• Rated 'Good' by Ofsted (2022)
• Well-established special school for pupils aged 11-19
• Offers a range of specialist classes by age and need, including SEMH, ASD, SLD, and PMLD
• Excellent facilities and resources tailored to SEND learners
• Strong focus on life skills, community involvement, and preparing students for adulthood

To join us and be successful in this SEMH Teacher role, you will need to:

• Hold QTS or QTLS
• Have experience teaching or supporting students aged 11-16 with SEMH and/or SEND
• Provide a CV with full employment and education history, explaining any gaps
• Have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
• Have the legal right to work in the UK

Why work with Tradewind?

• Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
• Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses via The National College
• Full interview preparation and ongoing professional development
• Help with lesson planning and curriculum resources
• Simple online portal for timesheets and availability
• Local, onsite payroll - no third-party providers
• Holiday pay options available
• Free social and networking events for our staff

Interested?
To apply or find out more about this SEMH Teacher role, contact the Leicester office:
Call: 0116 2430299
Email: dominic.watts@twrecruitment.com