Job Description

Description
SEN Teacher (SEMH)
Location: Middlesbrough Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: MPS (England & Wales) Start Date: January or ASAP
Veritas Education are proud to be supporting a small, mixed specialist SEMH school in Middlesbrough catering for young people aged 11-19. The school provides a highly nurturing, therapeutic environment for students with complex needs, including SEMH and ASD, many of whom have experienced significant barriers to learning in mainstream settings.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated SEN Teacher to join a passionate team committed to transforming outcomes for vulnerable learners. The school focuses on removing barriers, building confidence, and helping every student realise their full potential through personalised learning and consistent emotional support.
The Role * Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to meet a range of needs across KS3-KS5.

• Create a safe, structured and stimulating learning environment for students with diverse and complex needs.
• Work closely with therapeutic and pastoral teams to support students' emotional well-being.
• Use strong behaviour management strategies to promote positive engagement and resilience.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives aimed at improving progress, behaviour and personal development.

The Ideal Candidate * Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Has a minimum of two years' experience teaching within SEN settings (SEMH experience is highly desirable).
• Demonstrates a passionate belief in the potential of SEND learners.
• Is a confident, adaptable classroom practitioner with excellent behaviour management skills.

Why Join This School? * A warm, welcoming setting with a genuinely child-centred approach.

• Small class sizes that allow for meaningful impact and strong relationships.
• A highly supportive leadership team and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people who need it most.
• Excellent range of staff benefits

If you're an enthusiastic SEN Teacher ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV or contact Ed at Veritas Education - ehyland@veritas-education.com
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION * All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.' Experience Two years teaching SEND children preferable Qualifications Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Skills Required