New Directions Education is recruiting dedicated, compassionate, and resilient SEMH Teachers to work across a range of specialist provisions in Wakefield, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity for teachers who understand that strong relationships, consistency, and empathy are key to helping young people re‑engage with learning and achieve success.
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Are a qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS or equivalent), with experience or a strong interest in SEMH or SEN
Have a good understanding of trauma‑informed and therapeutic approaches
Are confident managing behaviour using calm, consistent, and supportive strategies
Build positive relationships through empathy, patience, and clear boundaries
Are passionate about inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
What your role will involve:
Planning and delivering engaging, structured lessons tailored to SEMH learners
Teaching pupils across Key Stages 2, 3 and/or 4, depending on the setting
Creating a calm, predictable, and nurturing classroom environment
Supporting emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and re‑engagement with learning
Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, pastoral teams, and external professionals
Recognising and celebrating progress in all its forms – academic, emotional, and social
Every day will be different, but your impact will be lasting.
Why choose an SEMH teaching role in Wakefield?
Make a genuine difference in young people’s lives
Benefit from smaller class sizes and higher levels of support
Experience the rewards of relationship‑based teaching
Join supportive specialist teams through a trusted education agency
Apply today
All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
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
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