SEMH Teacher

SEMH Teacher – Primary School

Eccles, Salford
Primary setting
Cover People

Are you a passionate teacher who can help children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs feel safe, supported and ready to learn?

Cover People are seeking an SEMH Teacher for a primary school in Eccles. This is an opportunity to build positive relationships and make a meaningful difference to pupils who need a personalised approach.

The role:

Plan and deliver engaging lessons adapted to pupils’ needs and abilities.
Build trusting relationships that support confidence and engagement.
Create a calm, consistent classroom with clear routines and boundaries.
Support emotional regulation and use positive behaviour strategies.
Work closely with support staff, families and the school’s SEND team.

We’re looking for:

✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
✅ Experience supporting primary-aged pupils with SEMH or additional needs.
✅ Strong behaviour management and a calm, patient approach.
✅ An understanding of how to adapt teaching for pupils facing barriers to learning.
✅ Team Teach training or similar experience would be advantageous.

Interested? Contact James at Cover People:
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Appointment is subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references