Job Description

SEMH Teacher - Specialist SEND School - Rochdale
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time (Part-time considered - minimum 3 days per week)
Location: Rochdale
Setting: SEMH Class within a Special Needs School
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment are currently working with a specialist SEND school in Rochdale to recruit a committed and resilient SEMH Teacher. This is a temporary supply role starting in September 2025 to cover a staff absence.

The school caters for pupils aged 11 to 19 with a range of special educational needs, including Autism (ASD), Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will be teaching a Key Stage 3 class of students with SEMH and associated behavioural and communication needs.

The Role:

  • Teaching a Key Stage 3 SEMH class within a specialist SEND school
  • Full-time preferred (Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 3.30 pm), but part-time considered for a minimum of 3 days per week
  • Planning and delivering individualised, engaging lessons
  • Working alongside experienced teaching assistants and specialist support staff
  • Supporting pupils' emotional regulation, social development, and academic progress

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Hold QTS or QTLS and have recent experience teaching students with SEMH or similar needs
  • Be passionate about inclusive education and able to build strong, trusting relationships
  • Demonstrate effective behaviour management using trauma-informed or relational approaches
  • Show emotional resilience, patience and adaptability
  • Work collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals
  • Confidently lead a classroom team and support teaching assistants

The School:

  • Rated 'Good' by Ofsted (2022)
  • Well-established special school for pupils aged 11-19
  • Offers a range of specialist classes by age and need, including SEMH, ASD, SLD, and PMLD
  • Excellent facilities and resources tailored to SEND learners
  • Strong focus on life skills, community involvement, and preparing students for adulthood

To join us and be successful in this SEMH Teacher role, you will need to:

  • Hold QTS or QTLS
  • Have experience teaching or supporting students aged 11-16 with SEMH and/or SEND
  • Provide a CV with full employment and education history, explaining any gaps
  • Have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
  • Have the legal right to work in the UK

Why work with Tradewind?

  • Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
  • Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses via The National College
  • Full interview preparation and ongoing professional development
  • Help with lesson planning and curriculum resources
  • Simple online portal for timesheets and availability
  • Local, onsite payroll - no third-party providers
  • Holiday pay options available
  • Free social and networking events for our staff

Interested?
To apply or find out more about this SEMH Teacher role, contact the Manchester office:
Call: 0161 674 0138
Email: Manchester@twrecruitment.com

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