SEMH Teacher in Sheffield

Looking for an SEMH Teacher in Sheffield!

Job Title: SEMH Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £200 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026

Are you a dedicated teacher who understands the importance of building confidence, resilience and positive relationships with young people? A supportive school in Sheffield is looking for an SEMH Teacher to join their team from September.

About the Role:

As an SEMH Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will create a structured classroom environment, adapt your teaching where needed and use positive behaviour strategies to help pupils engage with learning and make progress.

You will work closely with colleagues to support pupils both academically and personally, while maintaining high expectations and providing consistent classroom routines.

About the School:

This school provides a supportive and inclusive environment for pupils who may require additional support with their social, emotional and mental health needs. Staff work collaboratively to promote positive behaviour, encourage engagement with learning and help pupils develop the skills they need to succeed.

Responsibilities:

* Plan and deliver appropriate lessons that meet the needs of pupils with SEMH needs.

* Adapt teaching approaches and learning activities to support individual pupils.

* Assess, monitor and record pupil progress.

* Establish clear routines and maintain a positive classroom environment.

* Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently.

* Build positive and professional relationships with pupils.

* Work closely with colleagues and support staff to meet pupils' individual needs.

* Contribute to wider school activities and pupil development where appropriate.

Requirements:

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

* Experience teaching pupils with SEMH needs or within a specialist setting.

* Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

* Ability to adapt teaching to meet individual learning and behavioural needs.

* Good communication and organisational skills.

* A patient, consistent and supportive approach to teaching.

* An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through GSL Education.

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference to pupils' learning and development and are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today.

To work with GSL Education as an SEMH Teacher, you should:

* Have the right to work in the UK.

* Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.

* Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.

In addition to that, GSL Education is currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.

For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Tom Knight at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.