We are working closely with a specialist secondary SEN school in Sunderland to recruit a full-time SEMH Teacher ahead of the new academic year.

The school caters for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs alongside Autism and associated behavioural challenges. Staff benefit from strong leadership, excellent resources and access to therapeutic support services.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Build strong, consistent relationships with learners
• Create a structured and predictable classroom environment
• Promote confidence, resilience and independence
• Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists and families

Essential Requirements:

• QTS/QTLS qualification
• Previous experience within SEMH, SEN or PRU settings desirable
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
• Excellent behaviour management strategies
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable under pressure

The school is interviewing immediately with the aim of appointing before the end of term. There is a strong opportunity for the role to become permanent.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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