Teacher, Elementary School

Job Description

Are you a passionate and resilient Teacher with a desire to support learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs?

New Directions Education is recruiting a pool of dedicated Primary SEMH Teachers to work across specialist provisions in Leeds. These nurturing settings are designed to support learners who may also have additional diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or trauma-related needs. Teaching is delivered in small class sizes, enabling a highly personalised and therapeutic approach.

• Hold QTS, QTLS, or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Have experience working with SEMH and / or SEND learners, ideally in a primary setting
• Use of emotional regulation strategies
• Teach with compassion, patience, and flexibility
• Are trained in Team Teach or similar therapeutic behaviour support approaches (desirable, not essential)

• Deliver creative lessons that engage pupils with varying levels of need
• Build positive, trusting rapports with learners
• Support the development of emotional regulation and positive learning behaviours
• Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, therapists, and external agencies
• Contribute to EHCP targets, individual learning plans, and the wider pastoral development of each learner
• Create a safe, inclusive classroom where every child can thrive

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All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Leeds branch.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.