Primary SEMH Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; London Borough of Brent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD training

Supportive leadership

Impactful role

Potential permanent

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is currently recruiting a dedicated Primary School Teacher for a specialist SEMH school in London.

You will deliver engaging, differentiated lessons and support pupils with emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and social development, helping them overcome barriers to learning. The ideal candidate holds QTS, has primary teaching experience, and demonstrates a calm, empathetic approach with strong classroom leadership.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching within a primary setting.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom leadership skills.
• Experience with SEMH/SEND/PRU or alternative provision settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, including those affected by trauma or disruptions to learning.
• Support social, emotional, and academic development of students.
• Implement behaviour management strategies tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with support staff, therapists, parents, and external agencies.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and structured classroom environment.

Skills

Primary teaching

Behaviour management

Empathy

QTS

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Inspire, Support, and Transform Lives

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Primary School Teacher to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school. This rewarding opportunity is ideal for a passionate teacher who is committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential. The school caters for pupils who require additional support with their emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and social development. You will play a vital role in creating a positive, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where every child can succeed.

The Role

As a Primary Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disruptions to their education.
• Support the social, emotional, and academic development of students.
• Implement behaviour management strategies tailored to individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, parents, and external agencies.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and structured classroom environment.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching within a primary setting.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom leadership skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Experience working with SEMH, SEND, PRU, or alternative provision settings is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEMH training.
• Supportive leadership team and experienced staff.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.
• Potential for permanent employment opportunities.