SEMH Teacher - Pontefract

Prospero TeachingWakefieldreedpublished 10/20/2026

About the company

Are you a passionate and adaptable SEMH Teacher looking for your next challenge? Prospero is delighted to be recruiting for a dedicated SEMH Primary Teacher to work in Pontefract.

Your tasks

Teaching and Learning

  • Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
  • Adapt teaching to meet individual learning, behavioural and emotional needs.
  • Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress.
  • Maintain high expectations for achievement and behaviour.

Behaviour and Pastoral Support

  • Build positive relationships with pupils using restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
  • Support pupils to develop emotional regulation, resilience and social skills.
  • Implement behaviour support and individual learning plans.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

  • Promote the welfare and safeguarding of all pupils.
  • Follow school safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Working with Others

  • Work collaboratively with inclusion workers, families and external professionals.
  • Support transition and reintegration programmes where appropriate.
  • Contribute positively to the wider school community.

Requirements

Essential

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • Experience teaching Primary curriculum to Secondary age pupils.
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
  • Understanding of SEND, SEMH and safeguarding responsibilities.
  • Ability to build positive relationships and inspire vulnerable learners.

Desirable

  • Experience in Alternative Provision, PRU or specialist settings.
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
  • Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs and complex needs.

Other

Job Title: SEMH Primary Teacher Location: Pontefract Contract: Temporary, Term-Time Only (Monday-Friday) Start Date: 2nd November

Safeguarding This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all safer recruitment requirements. Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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