Location: Darlington
Type: Full-time, Long-Term Temporary
Start Date: Immediate
Are you a passionate, resilient and dedicated teacher with a commitment to supporting primary-aged children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism and other learning difficulties? We are working with a specialist free school in Darlington seeking an SEMH Teacher to join their team on an immediate long‑term temporary basis.
About the Role
You will be responsible for delivering engaging, differentiated lessons to small groups of pupils who require personalised approaches to learning. The ideal candidate will:
Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Have a DBS registered on the Update Service
Be confident in implementing behaviour regulation strategies
Bring energy, patience and a calm, consistent approachWhy This School Is a Great Place to Work:
The school offers a nurturing environment where staff work closely as a team to create a supportive, structured and positive atmosphere for pupils who thrive on consistency.
You will benefit from:
A highly supportive leadership team who value staff wellbeing
Small class sizes, allowing you to make a real impact
A collaborative, dedicated staff group passionate about transforming outcomes for young people
Ongoing professional development in SEMH and trauma‑informed practiceThis is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who wants to make a genuine difference in a specialist setting where every day is rewarding and meaningful.
How to Apply
If you're an experienced teacher-or a strong mainstream practitioner looking for a new challenge-please get in touch with Ed Hyland on (phone number removed) or today to discuss this opportunity.
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 interviewVeritas 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
Salary description
£165.00 - £250.00 per day