Class Teacher KS1/KS2

Harris Lee; Stratton St. Margaret; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

Multi-Academy Trust benefits

Job summary

Harris Lee is recruiting a Class Teacher for a specialist SEMH primary school in Swindon, supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The role is permanent, four days a week (Mon-Thu), 26 hours weekly, with a salary in the MPS–UPS range.

The successful candidate will teach KS1 or KS2, adapt lessons for individual needs, and collaborate with Teaching Assistants in a nurturing environment that prioritises pupil development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must have QTS with experience teaching KS1 and/or KS2.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Experience differentiating lessons to meet pupil needs.
• Experience using assessment to monitor and support progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons.
• Teach across KS1 or KS2 curriculum.
• Differentiate learning for individual pupil needs.
• Set learning targets based on prior attainment.
• Assess and track pupil progress.
• Create a positive, structured classroom environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and support emotional and social development.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and other professionals.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Skills

QTS

KS1/KS2 experience

Curriculum knowledge

Behaviour management

Assessment for progress

Team collaboration

Differentiation

Patience & resilience

Commitment to SEMH

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Class Teacher – Specialist SEMH Primary School

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

Salary: £26,332 – £40,838 actual salary (MPS–UPS)

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 26 hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Primary Teacher looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to children who need additional support?

We are recruiting for a Class Teacher to join a specialist SEMH primary school in Swindon, supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is a permanent, four-day-a-week opportunity within a supportive specialist setting. The successful teacher will take responsibility for a KS1 or KS2 class, although the specific year group will be confirmed by the school. The role involves delivering the primary curriculum while adapting lessons and approaches to meet the individual needs of pupils.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering creative and engaging lessons
• Teaching across the KS1 or KS2 curriculum
• Differentiating learning to meet individual pupil needs
• Setting appropriate learning targets based on prior attainment
• Assessing and tracking pupil progress
• Creating a positive, structured and stimulating classroom environment
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils' emotional and social development
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants and other professionals
• Developing positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

The school places a strong emphasis on creating a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, supported and able to succeed.

About You

We would like to hear from teachers who have:

• A recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching within KS1 and/or KS2
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum
• Good classroom and positive behaviour management skills
• Experience using assessment to support pupil progress
• Experience working effectively with Teaching Assistants
• The ability to adapt lessons for different abilities and needs
• A patient, flexible and resilient approach
• A genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs

Previous experience within SEMH, SEN or another specialist setting would be advantageous, but applications are also welcomed from strong mainstream primary teachers interested in moving into specialist education.

Why Apply?

Permanent position

Four-day working week – Monday to Thursday

MPS–UPS salary

Supportive leadership team

Strong focus on professional development and CPD

Opportunity to work within a specialist setting where you can have a significant impact on individual pupils

Access to wider employee benefits through the school's Multi-Academy Trust

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, verification of qualifications and Right to Work in the UK