Primary Semh Teacher

Philosophy Education; Wembley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN allowance

Permanent role

Job summary

Philosophy Education in Wembley seeks a Permanent SEMH Teacher to support primary pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will plan and deliver a tailored curriculum for a small class of up to six pupils, working with a close team of HLTA/Teaching Assistants.

The role focuses on trauma-informed education, positive behaviour support and helping children build confidence and emotional regulation. QTS or trainee teachers working towards QTS are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• QTS required or trainee teachers working towards QTS may be considered.
• Experience teaching primary-aged children.
• Experience with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Experience with planning, assessment and target-setting.
• Strong behaviour management and positive behaviour strategies.
• Experience teaching phonics.
• Understanding impact of trauma and neurodivergence on learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons based on pupils' needs and abilities.
• Teach the National Curriculum across KS1 and KS2, including phonics.
• Support pupils with SEMH and SEN to overcome barriers to learning.
• Promote positive behaviour, self-regulation and emotional wellbeing.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and families.
• Lead and support a class team of HLTA/Teaching Assistants.
• Collaborate with therapists and multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor progress and contribute to targets and reviews.

Skills

Behaviour management

Planning & assessment

Phonics

Trauma-informed approach

Team leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

QTS

NQT considered

Job description

Location: Wembley, London
Salary: Inner London Teacher Pay Scale (M1–UPS3) £4,000 SEN Allowance
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term-time
Working Hours: 8.30am–4.30pm, with an additional hour on Mondays during term time

Are you a passionate and resilient Teacher with experience supporting children with SEMH and additional needs? Are you looking for a permanent role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children who have experienced barriers to learning?

We are recruiting for a Permanent SEMH Teacher to join a small, nurturing specialist school in Wembley, supporting primary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about trauma-informed education, positive behaviour support and helping children develop confidence, emotional regulation and a love of learning.

About the Role

As an SEMH Teacher, you will take responsibility for the planning, delivery and assessment of a tailored curriculum for a small class of up to six pupils.

You will work as part of a close-knit class team alongside HLTAs and Teaching Assistants, providing guidance and day-to-day leadership to support staff.

The school takes a nurturing, therapeutic and trauma-aware approach, recognising that behaviour is often a form of communication and that children need to feel safe, understood and valued before they can fully engage in learning.

You will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons based on pupils' individual needs and abilities.
• Teach the National Curriculum across KS1 and KS2, including phonics.
• Support pupils with SEMH and special educational needs to overcome barriers to learning.
• Promote positive behaviour, self-regulation, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families.
• Lead and support a class team of HLTAs and Teaching Assistants.
• Work closely with therapists, educational professionals and other members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress and contribute to individual targets and reviews.
• Create a safe, stimulating and supportive classroom environment.
• Contribute to curriculum development and potentially take responsibility for a subject area.
• Participate in CPD, reflective practice, supervision and whole‑school development.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• QTS – exceptional trainee teachers working towards QTS may also be considered.
• Successful teaching experience with primary-aged children.
• Experience teaching children with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Experience with planning, assessment and target-setting.
• Strong behaviour management and positive behaviour strategies.
• Experience teaching phonics.
• A good understanding of the impact of trauma, adverse childhood experiences, neurodivergence and complex SEMH needs on learning and behaviour.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children and motivate pupils who may have experienced significant barriers to education.
• A resilient, reflective and compassionate approach.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• - Permanent position
• - Inner London M1–UPS3 salary
• - £4,000 additional SEN allowance
• - Small classes of up to 6 pupils
• - Specialist SEMH setting
• - Therapeutic and trauma-informed approach
• - Supportive multidisciplinary environment
• - Excellent opportunity for professional development and CPD

If you are an enthusiastic and committed teacher looking to move into, or further develop your career within, specialist SEMH education, this could be an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact.