Are you a passionate and resilient Teacher who wants to make a lasting impact on children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? New Directions Education is seeking dedicated teachers to join specialist provisions across Leeds. These nurturing environments support pupils who may also have additional diagnoses such as autism, ADHD, or trauma-related needs.
Teaching is delivered in small class sizes, allowing for a highly personalised and therapeutic approach that focuses on both academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
About the Role:
As an SEMH Teacher, you’ll:
Deliver creative, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs
Build trust and positive relationships with learners who may have experienced trauma
Support emotional regulation and positive learning behaviours
Work collaboratively with SENCOs, therapists, and support staff
Contribute to EHCP targets and individual learning plans
Requirements:
QTS, QTLS, or equivalent teaching qualification
Experience working with SEMH and/or SEND learners
Strong behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
Compassion, patience, and flexibility
Team Teach or similar training (desirable)
Why Join Us?
Competitive daily rates
Supportive placements in specialist settings
Opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives
All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
Apply today!
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
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
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment
Business in relation
to this vacancy.