Are you a passionate and resilient Teacher with a desire to support learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs?
New Directions Education is recruiting a pool of dedicated Primary SEMH Teachers to work across specialist provisions in Leeds. These nurturing settings are designed to support learners who may also have additional diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or trauma-related needs. Teaching is delivered in small class sizes, enabling a highly personalised and therapeutic approach.
Requirements for this role :
Hold QTS, QTLS, or an equivalent teaching qualification
Have experience working with SEMH and/or SEND learners, ideally in a primary setting
Use of emotional regulation strategies
Teach with compassion, patience, and flexibility
Are trained in Team Teach or similar therapeutic behaviour support approaches (desirable, not essential)
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver creative lessons that engage pupils with varying levels of need
Build positive, trusting rapports with learners
Support the development of emotional regulation and positive learning behaviours
Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, therapists, and external agencies
Contribute to EHCP targets, individual learning plans, and the wider pastoral development of each learner
Create a safe, inclusive classroom where every child can thrive
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
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Leeds Branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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.