SEMH Teacher Needed in the Sefton Area


Company:	TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:	£140 - £220
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	L21
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Title: SEMH Teacher

Location: Sefton

Start Date: September

Salary: £140 - £220 per day

Are you a qualified Teacher with the resilience and adaptability to engage pupils who have experienced difficulties within mainstream education?

Can you deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum while adapting your teaching to meet individual learning and SEMH needs?

Do you have a subject specialism and the confidence to take responsibility for leading and developing a subject area?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Alternative Provision in Sefton supporting pupils aged 11-16 at Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4 who have experienced difficulties in mainstream education, including pupils who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of exclusion. The setting provides a personalised curriculum and enrichment programme, with an ethos centred around inclusion, communication, aspiration and nurture, helping pupils to develop resilience, self-esteem and positive relationships.

The school is looking to take on a passionate SEMH Teacher from September on a long-term basis, with the opportunity to move into a permanent position for the right SEMH Teacher. The successful SEMH Teacher will need to confidently teach across the curriculum, adapt learning to address gaps in pupils' knowledge and support positive behaviour, while a subject specialism and the ability to lead and develop a subject area would be highly desirable.

The successful SEMH Teacher will have:

• QTS or equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification

• Experience teaching or supporting pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour or additional needs

• The ability to confidently teach across the curriculum at KS3 and KS4

• A subject specialism with the ability to lead a subject area is desirable

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to teaching

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this SEMH Teacher position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL:

zoe.walker@teacheractive.com

CONTACT NUMBER: 0151 675 0888

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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