Primary School Teacher

AMA Admin; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AMA Admin is seeking an experienced Primary Teacher with strong SEND experience to join a supportive specialist setting outside of Guildford. You will deliver high-quality English teaching across the primary age range, supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs in a nurturing, patient environment.

The ideal candidate will have QTS and substantial SEND experience, with a proven ability to differentiate lessons for pupils with EHCP targets and diverse needs, building positive relationships and

Qualifications

• QTS with experience teaching within a primary setting.
• Strong experience teaching English across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Significant experience working with SEND pupils in a mainstream, specialist, SEND or alternative provision setting.
• A strong understanding of how SEND can impact learning, communication and behaviour.
• Experience adapting and differentiating lessons for pupils with additional needs.
• Strong behaviour management and a relational, trauma-informed approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may be disengaged or have experienced barriers to education.
• Understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning.
• A patient, flexible and nurturing approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across the primary age range, adapting teaching to suit individual needs.
• Support pupils with reading, writing, phonics, spelling, comprehension and communication.
• Adapt and differentiate lessons to meet individual EHCP targets, learning needs and abilities.
• Use SEND-friendly teaching strategies to support pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, sensory and communication needs.
• Break down learning into manageable, accessible steps to help pupils build confidence and independence.
• Create a calm, structured and predictable classroom environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and encourage engagement with learning.
• Support pupils who may have previously struggled to engage with mainstream education.
• Work closely with SENCOs, teaching assistants, pastoral staff and families to provide consistent support.
• Contribute to individual support plans and monitor pupil progress.
• Use positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies to support pupils who may struggle with engagement or self-regulation.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and resilience in their learning.

Skills

QTS

English instruction

SEND education

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed approach

EHCP knowledge

Relationship building

Differentiation

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Primary Teacher with strong SEND experience to join a supportive specialist setting outside of Guildford.

You will deliver high-quality English teaching across the primary age range, supporting pupils with a range of SEND and SEMH needs. The successful candidate will be someone who understands that every learner is different and can adapt their teaching, communication and approach to help pupils make meaningful progress.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Primary Teacher who has a real passion for SEND education and enjoys working closely with pupils who may have autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication and interaction needs, sensory needs, speech and language difficulties or other additional learning needs.

You’ll be joining a supportive and inclusive school where relationships, consistency and emotional wellbeing are at the heart of learning. The school is looking for a teacher who can become a familiar and trusted adult for pupils and help them develop both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons across the primary age range, adapting teaching to suit individual needs.

• Support pupils with reading, writing, phonics, spelling, comprehension and communication.

• Adapt and differentiate lessons to meet individual EHCP targets, learning needs and abilities.

• Use a range of SEND-friendly teaching strategies to support pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, sensory and communication needs.

• Break down learning into manageable, accessible steps to help pupils build confidence and independence.

• Create a calm, structured and predictable classroom environment.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and encourage engagement with learning.

• Support pupils who may have previously struggled to engage with mainstream education.

• Work closely with SENCOs, teaching assistants, pastoral staff and families to provide consistent support.

• Contribute to individual support plans and monitor pupil progress.

• Use positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies to support pupils who may struggle with engagement or self-regulation.

• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and resilience in their learning.

Essential Requirements

• QTS with experience teaching within a primary setting.

• Strong experience teaching English across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.

• Significant experience working with SEND pupils in a mainstream, specialist, SEND or alternative provision setting.

• A strong understanding of how SEND can impact learning, communication and behaviour.

• Experience adapting and differentiating lessons for pupils with additional needs.

• Strong behaviour management and a relational, trauma-informed approach.

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may be disengaged or have experienced barriers to education.

• Understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning.

• A patient, flexible and nurturing approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.

Desirable Experience

Experience supporting pupils with:

• Autism / ASD

• ADHD

• SEMH and emotional regulation needs