SEMH Schools

SEMH Schools Schools

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Expert SEMH Recruitment for Social, Emotional and Mental Health Excellence

For nearly 60 years, Castle Education has been supporting Yorkshire schools working with vulnerable learners. Today, we specialise in SEMH recruitment. Young people going through social, emotional and mental health challenges need exceptional professionals who combine resilience, empathy, and unwavering belief in every child’s potential.

From specialist SEMH schools in Bradford and Sheffield to alternative provisions in Wakefield, from therapeutic education settings in Harrogate to pupil referral units across the county – we understand the unique rewards and challenges of supporting Yorkshire’s most vulnerable learners.

Our team knows that SEMH education means understanding trauma, building trust, celebrating small victories, and helping young people develop the emotional regulation and social skills they need to thrive. This deep understanding, combined with our Yorkshire roots, means we can find SEMH professionals who truly make a difference.

Why Yorkshire SEMH Settings
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Specialist SEMH Understanding

We find SEMH specialists who are trained in trauma-informed practice, therapeutic education approaches, and restorative justice principles. Our consultants know the difference between containment and therapeutic support, because they’ve seen both in action across Yorkshire schools.

Yorkshire SEMH Network Knowledge

Our team is part of Yorkshire’s SEMH landscape. We know your local authority pathways, coordinate multi-agency working with CAMHS and social services, appreciate the challenges of reintegration programmes, and recognise the vital role SEMH provisions play in keeping vulnerable young people engaged with education.

Community Partnership

Through our Giving Back initiatives, we support Yorkshire charities working with vulnerable young people and families. We understand that SEMH education extends far beyond the school gates.

Trauma-informed Trauma-informed Recruitment

Every SEMH professional we place has:

Enhanced DBS checks with comprehensive safeguarding awareness
Trauma-informed practice training and experience
De-escalation and positive behaviour support qualifications
Understanding of emotional resilience and professional boundaries
Experience of multi-agency working with therapeutic services

Our SEMH
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Qualified SEMH Teachers

From trauma-informed teachers and behaviour... Trauma-informed practitioners with therapeutic education training and restorative practice experience.

SEMH Support Support

1:1 support assistants, behaviour support practitioners... 1:1 support assistants, behaviour support practitioners, communication specialists including Makaton and PECS, personal care assistants, and therapeutic support staff with relevant qualifications

Leadership and Management

Recruiting SEMH leadership? We identify professionals who ... Recruiting SEMH leadership? We identify professionals who champion therapeutic cultures and staff wellbeing.

Behaviour Support Teams

Specialists trained in positive handling, de-escalation ... Specialists trained in positive handling, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention for acute settings.

Family Liaison Workers

Professionals who bridge home-school relationships and ... Professionals who bridge home-school relationships and coordinate multi-agency support with CAMHS and social services.

Therapeutic Professionals

Art therapists, play therapists, and educational ... Art therapists, play therapists, and educational psychologists who bring creative approaches to emotional expression.

Reintegration Specialists

Supporting successful transitions to mainstream settings ... Supporting successful transitions to mainstream settings with careful planning and sustained support.

Transform Your SEMH Recruitment SEMH Recruitment

Join Yorkshire SEMH settings who choose Castle Education for recruitment that truly grasps the complexity of social, emotional and mental health education. We find professionals who see beyond behaviour to the young person beneath, bringing both professional boundaries and genuine care to their practice.