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Special Needs Teacher

Job details
Posting date: 28 August 2025
Salary: £140 to £223 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 September 2025
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 186476

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Summary

Location: Chesterfield
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time
Requirement: Must be able to drive
QTS Required

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?
Do you have experience teaching in Primary or Secondary education and enjoy creating engaging, supportive learning environments?

We are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teacher to join a specialist school in Chesterfield, supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, organised professional who thrives on helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
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Planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to the needs of SEMH learners


Planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to the needs of SEMH learners
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Building warm, caring, and supportive relationships with pupils


Building warm, caring, and supportive relationships with pupils
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Managing challenging behaviour with patience and effective strategies


Managing challenging behaviour with patience and effective strategies
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Communicating effectively with colleagues, parents, and support staff


Communicating effectively with colleagues, parents, and support staff
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Creating a safe, secure, and positive classroom environment


Creating a safe, secure, and positive classroom environment
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Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and other professionals


Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and other professionals
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)


Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
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Previous teaching or lecturing experience


Previous teaching or lecturing experience
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Strong behaviour management techniques


Strong behaviour management techniques
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills


Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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A proactive, organised approach with a genuine passion for supporting SEMH learners


A proactive, organised approach with a genuine passion for supporting SEMH learners
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Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car


Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car
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A competitive salary based on experience


A competitive salary based on experience
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Support from a dedicated and friendly team of consultants


Support from a dedicated and friendly team of consultants
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A well-structured and professional environment


A well-structured and professional environment
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24-hour consultant support


24-hour consultant support
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A rewarding teaching environment with opportunities for career development


A rewarding teaching environment with opportunities for career development

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and full referencing prior to starting.

If you're ready to make a difference and want to be considered for this role, apply today with your up-to-date CV.

Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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