SEMH Primary Teacher

Primary SEMH Teacher

Burgess Hill, West Sussex
3 Days Per Week | Part-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Competitive salary dependent on experience

A supportive and nurturing Alternative Provision in Burgess Hill is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Primary Teacher to join the team from September on a part-time basis (3 days per week).

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who require a more personalised and therapeutic approach to education.

The Role

You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons to a small class of primary-aged pupils with additional emotional and behavioural needs. The successful candidate will create a calm, consistent and supportive learning environment that helps pupils build confidence, resilience and positive relationships with education.

Working closely with support staff and external professionals, you will play a key role in helping pupils achieve both academically and emotionally.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience working with primary-aged pupils
• Understands SEMH needs and trauma-informed practice
• Can build strong, positive relationships with pupils
• Is calm, patient and resilient
• Has strong behaviour management skills with a nurturing approach
• Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience within alternative provision, SEN or SEMH settings is desirable but not essential

In Return, The Provision Offers:

• Small class sizes and high staff support
• A welcoming and experienced team
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A rewarding role where you can have real impact
• A supportive leadership team focused on staff wellbeing

This position would suit an experienced teacher or someone looking to transition from mainstream education into a more therapeutic and relationship-focused setting.

An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful applicant.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your experience and interest in the role.