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 compassionate and resilient teacher with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? A welcoming specialist school in Sheffield is seeking a committed SEMH Teacher to join their team from September 2026.

About the Role:

As an SEMH Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to meet the individual needs of students with SEMH needs. You will create structured learning opportunities that build confidence, encourage progress and support pupils both academically and personally. Working closely with teaching assistants and the wider school team, you will help ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed in a safe and supportive environment.

About the School:

This inclusive specialist school is dedicated to providing a nurturing learning environment where students receive the personalised support they need to thrive. Staff work collaboratively to promote positive behaviour, high expectations and strong pastoral care, making it a rewarding place to develop your teaching career.

Responsibilities:

* Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the individual needs of students with SEMH needs.

* Assess, monitor and record student progress.

* Differentiate learning to support a range of abilities and learning styles.

* Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

* Promote positive behaviour using consistent and effective strategies.

* Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and external professionals where appropriate.

* Contribute to pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

Requirements:

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

* Experience teaching children or young people with SEMH needs, SEND or within an alternative provision is desirable.

* Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

* Excellent communication and organisational skills.

* A patient, adaptable and empathetic 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 inspire young people 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.