Full-Time Therapeutic SEMH Primary Teacher (7-9)

Tara Professional Recruitment Ltd; Wellington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Referral Bonus

Dedicated recruitment support

Job summary

TARA Professional Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a specialist education setting to recruit a Primary Teacher to work full time with its SEMH-focused primary department, supporting pupils aged 7–9. The role is a temporary assignment with potential for permanent placement for the right candidate.

The role emphasizes building trusting relationships, emotional regulation, and a therapeutic approach alongside delivering a broad, differentiated curriculum in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• QTS or suitable primary qualification is required.
• Experience with primary-aged children, ideally 7–9.
• Ability to support pupils with SEMH needs.
• Strong emotional resilience and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and ability to build relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad, differentiated curriculum to small groups aged 7–9.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour in a therapeutic setting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to follow behaviour and support plans.
• Build safe, trusting relationships to help pupils engage and learn.
• Adapt teaching approaches quickly to individual needs.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Strong communication

Relationship building

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

QTS or primary teaching qualification

Job description

TARA Professional Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a specialist education setting to recruit a Primary Teacher to work full time with its SEMH-focused primary department, supporting pupils aged 7–9. The role is a temporary assignment with potential for permanent placement for the right candidate.

The role emphasizes building trusting relationships, emotional regulation, and a therapeutic approach alongside delivering a broad, differentiated curriculum in a structured environment.