Primary SEMH Teacher

Protocol Education Limited; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a passionate Primary SEMH Teacher to join a small, supportive team and deliver engaging, personalised lessons for primary pupils with SEMH and complex SEND in a nurturing environment.

You will plan differentiated lessons, support emotional regulation, and collaborate with therapists and staff to support EHCP outcomes. A QTS and experience with SEMH are essential, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching primary-aged pupils with SEMH and/or complex SEND.
• A good understanding of social, emotional and mental health needs and how these can impact learning and behaviour.
• Experience or an understanding of trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support.
• A calm, patient, empathetic and resilient approach to teaching.
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children who may have experienced barriers to education.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs and abilities of primary-aged pupils.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs, including emotional regulation, anxiety, attachment difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Implement trauma-informed, restorative and positive behaviour management approaches.
• Create a structured, consistent and nurturing classroom environment where pupils feel safe and supported.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils, recognising the importance of understanding their individual backgrounds and experiences.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and other professionals to support pupils' holistic development.
• Maintain positive and effective communication with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to individual learning plans and EHCP outcomes.

Skills

Teaching SEMH

Primary Education

Trauma-informed Practice

Positive Behaviour Support

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

We are currently seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and nurturing Primary SEMH Teacher to join our small, supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated teacher who is committed to making a real difference in the lives of primary-aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, personalised lessons that support pupils' academic, social and emotional development. You will work with children who may present with SEMH needs alongside additional complex SEND, including autism, ADHD, communication and interaction difficulties.

Our school provides a specialist, nurturing environment for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), offering smaller class sizes and a higher staff-to-pupil ratio. We recognise that every child has individual needs and experiences, and we aim to create a safe, consistent and positive learning environment where pupils feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, support staff, parents/carers and local authority professionals, you will play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop emotional regulation and build positive relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs and abilities of primary-aged pupils.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs, including emotional regulation, anxiety, attachment difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Implement trauma-informed, restorative and positive behaviour management approaches.
• Create a structured, consistent and nurturing classroom environment where pupils feel safe and supported.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils, recognising the importance of understanding their individual backgrounds and experiences.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and other professionals to support pupils' holistic development.
• Maintain positive and effective communication with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to individual learning plans and EHCP outcomes.

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching primary-aged pupils with SEMH and/or complex SEND.
• A good understanding of social, emotional and mental health needs and how these can impact learning and behaviour.
• Experience or an understanding of trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support.
• A calm, patient, empathetic and resilient approach to teaching.
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children who may have experienced barriers to education.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning.

What Protocol Education Can Offer

• Ongoing, honest, friendly and professional support from our dedicated team of education specialists.
• Payment through PAYE, with no umbrella company costs.
• A £50 bonus when you successfully introduce someone new to Protocol Education, as a thank you.
• Access to accredited CPD training courses to support your professional development.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated Primary Teacher with a passion for supporting children with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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