SEMH Teacher

SEMH Teacher

Location: Bradford
Start: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term (with potential for permanent placement)

Milk Education is recruiting resilient and inspirational SEMH Teachers to work across specialist provisions and alternative settings in Bradford from September. Our partner schools support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to overcome barriers to learning through consistency, structure and positive relationships.

This role is ideal for teachers who are passionate about inclusive education and committed to supporting young people to achieve both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised lessons to pupils with SEMH needs.


• Build positive relationships that encourage trust, confidence and engagement.


• Implement behaviour support strategies and restorative approaches.


• Adapt learning to meet individual academic and emotional needs.


• Monitor progress and contribute to personalised learning plans.


• Work closely with pastoral teams, SENCOs and external agencies.


• Promote resilience, independence and emotional wellbeing.


• Create a calm, safe and supportive classroom environment.

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).


• Experience teaching pupils with SEMH or challenging behaviour is desirable.


• Calm, patient and resilient approach.


• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.


• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people.


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.


• Committed to inclusive education and raising outcomes.

What's on Offer

• Long-term placements with permanent opportunities.


• Competitive daily rates.


• Ongoing CPD in behaviour, trauma-informed practice and SEND.


• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.


• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

Why work with Milk Education?

Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency with a mission to be the most rewarding agency to work both with and for.

Benefits include:

• Excellent rates of pay.


• Free CPD-accredited training courses.


• Wellbeing support and a dedicated consultant.


• 24/7 communication and guidance.


• Training tailored to your specific role.

INLDS

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.