Supply Teacher – SEMH, Shropshire

Job Description

We are currently seeking a passionate, patient and resilient Supply Teacher to work with students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated educator who can build positive relationships, create a safe and supportive learning environment, and adapt their teaching to meet the individual needs of students. The ideal candidate will have strong behaviour management skills, a calm and understanding approach, and the ability to engage students who may face barriers to learning. Experience working with SEMH, additional learning needs (ALN) or challenging behaviour would be advantageous, although a positive attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference are equally important. This role offers the opportunity to help students build confidence, develop essential skills and achieve their potential in a supportive educational setting.

Job Specification

A large number of our jobs are within the ALN sector. We fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have the right experience and qualifications.

To work in an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) role you will need:

• A relevant teaching qualification
• Ideally experience working in an ALN environment
• Recent experience in a classroom environment
• An excellent track record
• Good knowledge of the national curriculum
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to work short-term and long-term.

We are always looking for candidates who have particular experience in working with children classified as having:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Dyslexia
• Dyspraxia
• Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH)
• Severe Learning Difficulties
• Physical Disabilities (PD).

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