Primary School Teacher

Step Teachers Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being services

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd has been approached to recruit a dedicated Primary School Teacher for a specialist setting in Oxfordshire. The role is a full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity starting immediately, focusing on pupils aged 10–18 with ASC and SEMH needs.

You will deliver engaging, differentiated lessons, create a nurturing environment, and collaborate with therapists and pastoral staff to support holistic development while contributing to a positive school ethos.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Experience teaching in primary or specialist settings is desirable.
• Knowledge of ASC and SEMH needs is important.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt learning to individual pupil needs.
• Resilient, patient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons to meet pupils' needs.
• Support learners with ASC and SEMH to access education.
• Create a structured, nurturing, inclusive classroom.
• Adapt teaching strategies for diverse learning abilities.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress effectively.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists and pastoral staff.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Contribute to a positive whole-school culture and ethos.

Skills

QTS

ASC knowledge

SEMH knowledge

Behaviour management

Differentiated learning

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

QTS

Job description

Primary School Teacher

Full-Time Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Immediate Start Available

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist educational setting in Oxfordshire for a dedicated and compassionate Primary School Teacher.

This is an exciting temp-to-perm opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and making a meaningful difference in a specialist learning environment. The school is looking for someone who can start as soon as possible and become a valued long-term member of the team.

This is a specialist school for pupils aged 10–18 and is part of The Gallery Trust. The school supports pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing a highly personalised and nurturing approach to learning.

The school is committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning while developing confidence, independence, and essential life skills. Staff work collaboratively to create a safe and supportive environment where every learner can thrive.

Duties as a Primary Teacher:

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to pupils' individual needs
• Support learners with ASC and SEMH needs to access education successfully
• Create a structured, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet a wide range of learning needs and abilities
• Monitor and assess pupil progress effectively
• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and pastoral staff
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development
• Contribute to a positive whole-school culture and ethos

Ideal Primary Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within a primary or specialist educational setting
• Knowledge of ASC and SEMH needs
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Ability to adapt learning to meet individual pupil needs
• Resilient, patient, and nurturing approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies.

• discounted high street shopping
• travel offers
• gym memberships
• comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard