SEMH Teacher

Job Title: SEMH Teacher

Location: Sunderland
Salary: £150–£230 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate

Do you believe in second chances and the power of education to change lives?

We’re supporting a specialist provision that puts relationships, trust, and emotional wellbeing at the heart of everything. Here, small class sizes, personalised learning, and a strong sense of community give pupils the chance to succeed, often for the first time in their education.

They’re searching for a passionate SEMH Teacher who can connect with pupils, break down barriers, and bring learning to life.

• Delivering creative, engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs
• Building strong, trusting relationships that support both academic and personal growth
• Using restorative and trauma-informed approaches to manage behaviour positively
• Working as part of a skilled, supportive team to give pupils the consistency they need

• UK QTS/QTLS and experience working with SEMH or alternative provision
• A calm, patient presence and the ability to turn challenges into opportunities
• Strong behaviour management and adaptability
• Genuine commitment to helping young people achieve, no matter their starting point

• Weekly pay through PAYE — no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy, including FREE Thrive training to boost your SEMH expertise
• Support from a SEND-specialist consultant who knows your local area
• Access to roles across SEMH, PRU, and specialist settings

This is more than a teaching role, it’s a chance to be the steady, positive influence that helps pupils rebuild confidence and re-engage with learning.

Apply today and start making a lasting difference with Protocol Education.

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 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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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