SEMH Primary Teacher
Location: [Insert location]
Start Date: 23RD February (after Feb half term)
Contract: Full-time, Long-term (Temp to Perm opportunities available)
Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a nurturing and well-established SEMH primary provision to recruit a passionate and resilient Primary Teacher to support pupils aged 5–11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The school provides a structured, trauma-informed and relationship-led environment for pupils who may struggle with emotional regulation, anxiety, attachment needs, trauma-related behaviours and disrupted education. Class sizes are small, allowing teachers to build strong relationships and deliver highly personalised learning.
You will work closely with an experienced and supportive team, including teaching assistants, SENCOs, pastoral staff, behaviour specialists and external professionals, all committed to helping pupils re-engage with learning and develop confidence, independence and emotional resilience.
The Role Will Include:
- Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons aligned with the primary curriculum
- Creating a safe, calm and structured classroom environment
- Supporting pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development alongside academic progress
- Using trauma-informed and positive behaviour strategies
- Implementing EHCP targets, behaviour plans and individual learning plans
- Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and pastoral staff
- Monitoring progress and celebrating small but meaningful achievements
- Building trusting relationships with pupils and families
About the School & Environment:
- Small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios
- Purpose-designed classrooms to support regulation and engagement
- Access to sensory rooms, outdoor learning spaces and therapeutic support
- Strong leadership team with a focus on staff wellbeing and professional development
- Regular access to SEMH and behaviour-focused training
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Have experience working with pupils with SEMH needs or a strong desire to develop in this area
- Be patient, calm, resilient and reflective in their practice
- Demonstrate strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
- Be adaptable, flexible and committed to inclusive education
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Previous SEMH or specialist school experience is desirable but not essential — a positive attitude, consistency and willingness to learn are key.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Dedicated SEN consultant support
- Free access to SEMH-specific CPD and training
- Long-term roles with opportunities for permanent contracts
- Supportive schools with experienced leadership teams
Safeguarding & Requirements:
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
- Right to work in the UK
- Overseas criminal checks may be required where applicable
If you are a primary teacher passionate about supporting pupils with SEMH needs and want to make a genuine difference in a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.
When applying through Teaching Personnel, an enhanced DBS on the update service is a required document. If you do not have one already, you will be asked to apply for one through Teaching Personnel before you are able to start in a position.
Any applicants that have been out of the UK for more than 3 months over the past 5 years will be asked to provide an overseas criminal clearance check. If you do not already have one of these, please apply for this before applying to this role
All applicants must have a permanent residence and right to work in the UK. If you are currently based in another country, please do not apply for these roles as we will not be able to process your application.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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