Hazel Tree Education are currently supporting an SEMH primary school in Ashton-in-Makerfield in their search for a passionate and engaging SEMH Teacher.

Using an array of educational, therapeutic and play practices, the school supports learners with a multitude of social, emotional and mental health needs.

Due to the high needs of the learners, the successful applicant must be resilient in nature with a warm, empathetic outlook to be able to build trusting, respectful relationships.

This 'Outstanding' school continually strives to provide the best for their children, whose needs are varied and complex. It prides itself on being a friendly school that knows the importance of making the school environment and the school curriculum offer just right for the children that need it the most as they work towards being a non-exclusion school.

The role is due to commence in the new academic year, September 2025, and is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm on a temporary basis.

What we're looking for:

* Have SEND experience, specifically supporting learners with social, emotional and mental health needs including challenging behaviour

* Be patient, calm and kind order to form positive, trusting relationships with pupils

* Be flexible, adaptable to change and able to work on own initiative

Applicants must have:

* A recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE with QTS and experience teaching in UK schools

* The ability to track, monitor and report on pupils' progress

* A resilient nature, excellent communication skills and a creative, inspirational approach to classroom practice

* Strong behaviour management skills

* Two references including most recent employer

* Right to work in the UK

* An Enhanced DBS on the Update service or be willing to obtain one

What we offer:

* Weekly or monthly pay to suit you

* Competitive rates of pay - all pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

* Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme

* Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period)

* Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations) - we make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to