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Secondary SEMH Teacher

West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 6HL

This job expired on 19 June 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  19 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Special Needs
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: • Salary: M1-UPR 3, SEN Allowance Minimum

Secondary SEMH Teacher job summary

At West SILC, we believe education should be restorative, relational, and real. Our secondary SEMH provision is a place where learners are seen, heard and valued – and where education goes far beyond the classroom.

We’re looking for a passionate, trauma-informed, and creative teacher to join our dynamic SEMH team, working with learners in Key Stages 4 and 5 who face complex barriers to learning, including SEMH needs, autism, learning difficulties and sensory differences.

What Makes Us Different?

We don’t do one-size-fits-all. Instead, we adapt every part of the curriculum to meet learners’ needs, interests, and goals – blending functional skills with therapeutic learning, emotional development, and preparation for adulthood.

Our learners are working towards real outcomes – whether that’s gaining qualifications, managing their emotions, developing relationships, or preparing for work and independence.

At the heart of everything is care, connection, and high expectation.

What You’ll Do:

Deliver a curriculum tailored to each learner’s strengths and EHCP

Plan engaging, hands-on lessons that promote confidence, regulation, and independence

Work as part of a trauma-informed team of educators, therapists, and pastoral staff

Champion restorative practice, Zones of Regulation, and person-centred support

Help learners take ownership of their futures – both emotionally and practically

Your Classroom Will Be a Place Where:

✨ Every learner is respected and believed in
✨ Emotional wellbeing is supported as much as academic progress
✨ Independence and voice are at the centre
✨ Challenges are met with patience, creativity, and care
✨ Progress is measured in joy, confidence, and connection

What You Bring:

🔹 QTS/QTLS and a passion for inclusive education
🔹 Experience working with SEMH learners in a mainstream, SEND, AP or PRU setting
🔹 A warm, consistent and emotionally available approach
🔹 Strong classroom management rooted in relationships and regulation
🔹 High expectations and the belief that every young person can succeed

In Return, You’ll Receive:

🔹 Ongoing training in trauma-informed, therapeutic and inclusive practice
🔹 A close-knit, supportive team who genuinely care about each other
🔹 Time to reflect, adapt and collaborate so your impact is meaningful
🔹 The chance to be part of a life-changing, learner-led journey every single day

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This isn’t just a teaching job.
It’s a chance to rewrite futures.
To walk alongside young people who need you most.
To be the adult that makes the difference.

Apply now and be part of something powerful.

West SILC is committed to Safeguarding & Promoting the well being in all our Children , and we expect our Staff & Volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to the relevant Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) , in line with Statutory Safeguarding Requirements & Safer Recruitment Practices .

Shortlisted Candidates will be subjected to Online Searches.

We think it is important for prospective candidates to visit please contact the school office - 0113 3862450 to book an appointment

Applications are preferred to be submitted via My New Term (West SILC)

Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 19th June (please note we may interview strong candidates before the closing date)

Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 23rd June

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre

• School type: Special school, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 271 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-specialist-inclusive-learning-centre

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