SEN Class Teacher

SEMH Teacher - Specialist School - September Start

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Contract: Full-time, long-term opportunities available

Start Date: September 2026

Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time

Milk Education is working closely with a specialist SEMH school in Stoke-on-Trent that is looking to appoint a passionate and resilient Teacher to join their team from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced teachers and ECTs who are passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school provides a nurturing and structured environment for pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support to access education successfully.

The successful candidate will play a key role in building positive relationships, delivering engaging lessons, and helping pupils achieve both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs through positive behaviour strategies and relationship based practice.
• Create a safe, consistent, and inclusive learning environment.
• Differentiate learning to support varying abilities and EHCP targets.
• Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, and external professionals.
• Encourage pupil engagement, confidence, and emotional development.
• Monitor and assess progress, adapting approaches where needed.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Join?

• Full time role within a supportive SEMH setting.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people's lives.
• Supportive leadership team and experienced staff network.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support and guidance from your dedicated Milk Education consultant.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.