Job Title: Key Stage 1 Teacher - SEMH Provision
Location: Rotherham
Start Date: February 2026 - Full-Time Equivalence
Salary: £180 - £220 per day dependent on experience
Long-Term Supply Positions in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire
TeachMatch Recruitment is seeking a compassionate, resilient, and highly adaptable Key Stage 1 Teacher to join one of our partner SEMH provisions for a long-term supply role from February 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional social, emotional, and behavioural needs within nurturing, small-group settings.
Why Join TeachMatch Recruitment?
Enrolment Bonus - Exceptional candidates may receive a cash bonus upon starting their first role.
Competitive Pay - Earn experience-based rates that reflect your skills, impact, and specialist experience.
Expert Support - Receive personalised guidance from consultants with first-hand teaching and senior leadership experience.
Exclusive Opportunities - Access to long-term, high-quality roles across trusted South Yorkshire SEMH settings.
Professional Development - Benefit from targeted CPD, including SEMH, behaviour support, and therapeutic approaches.
Responsibilities
Plan and deliver creative, nurturing, and differentiated lessons suited to pupils with SEMH needs.
Build trusting, supportive relationships with pupils, promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
Teach within small group settings, adapting approaches to meet individual learning and wellbeing needs.
Work closely with support staff, therapists, and senior leaders to create a consistent, therapeutic learning environment.
Implement personalised behaviour and learning plans, keeping detailed records of pupil progress.
Contribute to a safe, structured, and emotionally secure environment that prioritises each child's wellbeing.
Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
A strong understanding of Key Stage 1 curriculum expectations.
A nurturing, patient, and trauma-informed approach to teaching.
Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
Previous experience in SEMH, SEND, or behaviour support is highly desirable.
Passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and emotionally.
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