Empowering Learning is seeking an experienced and dedicated SEN Teacher to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) provision in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher who is committed to supporting young people who may have experienced barriers to education and require a nurturing, trauma-informed approach to learning.
The successful candidate will play a key role in helping learners build confidence, develop positive relationships, and achieve both academic and personal success.
The Role
As an SEN Teacher within this SEMH provision, you will:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to the individual needs of pupils
- Create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
- Support pupils with SEMH needs, challenging behaviours, and additional learning needs
- Develop positive relationships that encourage engagement and attendance
- Work closely with support staff, parents, carers, and external agencies
- Monitor progress and implement strategies to help pupils achieve their potential
- Promote positive behaviour through restorative and therapeutic approaches
- Contribute to EHCP reviews and individual learning plans where required
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Has experience working with pupils with SEMH needs, SEND, or within alternative provisions
- Demonstrates excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
- Has a resilient, patient, and adaptable approach
- Understands trauma-informed practice and relationship-based approaches to education
- Is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable learners
- Can build positive and professional relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching children or young people within a school setting
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
- Ability to provide satisfactory professional references
- Right to work in the UK
What Empowering Learning Offers
- Competitive rates of pay
- Dedicated consultant support
- Access to specialist SEND and behaviour management training
- Opportunities for career progression
- Ongoing professional development
- The chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people
Safeguarding Statement
Empowering Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.