Graduate Teacher SEMH

Graduate Teachers – Start Your SEMH Career

Support Young People in Specialist SEMH Provisions Across East Manchester

Perfect for trainee teachers wanting experience in SEMH, behaviour & inclusion

Coming to the end of your teaching degree?
Looking to build the classroom confidence, behaviour management skills and specialist knowledge that SEMH settings truly value?

Teaching Personnel are working with several outstanding SEMH schools, PRUs and APs across East Manchester to welcome motivated, resilient graduate teachers ready to support pupils who need consistent emotional and behavioural support to thrive.

What You’ll Do

You’ll support children aged 5–16 with SEMH needs, trauma backgrounds, attachment needs and behavioural challenges.

Direct Pupil Support

• Build trusting relationships with pupils who struggle with regulation
• Provide 1:1 and small‑group sessions to re‑engage learners
• Use trauma‑informed, restorative and de‑escalation strategies
• Support transitions, routines and key social situations

In‑Class Support

• Collaborate with teachers, behaviour mentors and pastoral teams
• Adapt tasks and lesson content to individual needs
• Implement behaviour plans and regulation strategies
• Help maintain a structured, calm, supportive learning environment

Experience Across Specialist Provisions

• SEMH specialist schools
• Pupil Referral Units (PRUs)
• Behaviour & inclusion hubs within mainstream schools
• Short‑term and long‑term placements depending on your availability

No two days will look the same, but every breakthrough will matter.

Why This Is Perfect for Aspiring SEMH Teachers

You’ll gain the practical, real‑world experience that specialist provisions look for in future SEMH educators.

Specialist Training & CPD

• Trauma‑informed practice
• De‑escalation & behaviour management
• Mental health support
• Autism, ADHD & neurodiversity skills

Clear Career Pathways

Ideal experience if you’re working towards:

• QTS (SEMH / SEND)
• SENCO / Inclusion leadership
• Behaviour Mentor or Pastoral roles
• Youth work or therapeutic careers
• Educational / Clinical Psychology pathways

Practical Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Flexible schedules to support your post‑uni transition
• Consistent placements in high‑quality SEMH provisions
• A specialist consultant who understands the sector and supports your development

Who We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you’re:

• A soon‑to‑be graduate
• Studying Education, Psychology, Youth Work, Social Sciences, Criminology, Sport, or a related field
• Passionate about supporting pupils with emotional and behavioural needs
• Patient, resilient and calm in challenging situations
• Keen to learn specialist SEMH and trauma‑informed strategies
• Available Monday–Friday (8:30–3:30)
• Willing to apply for (or already hold) an Enhanced DBS

Start Your SEMH Teaching Journey

If you’re finishing university and want experience that will truly prepare you for a career in SEMH or SEND teaching, this is the perfect first step.

Apply today to support young people across East Manchester and take the first step into a meaningful, impactful career.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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