Primary SEMH Teacher - Wakefield

Prospero Teaching; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a dedicated SEMH Primary Teacher to work in Wakefield. This is a temporary, term-time only role (Mon-Fri) starting 2 November.

You will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons and adapt teaching to meet individual learning, behavioural and emotional needs. You will assess pupil progress, maintain high expectations for achievement and behaviour, and build positive relationships using restorative and trauma-informed approaches.

Qualifications

• QTS is required.
• Experience teaching KS1/KS2.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Understanding of SEND, SEMH and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ability to build positive relationships and inspire vulnerable learners.
• Desirable: experience in Alternative Provision, PRU or specialist settings.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning, behavioural and emotional needs.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement and behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with pupils using restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Support pupils to develop emotional regulation, resilience and social skills.
• Implement behaviour support and individual learning plans.
• Promote the welfare and safeguarding of all pupils.
• Follow school safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Work collaboratively with inclusion workers, families and external professionals.
• Support transition and reintegration programmes where appropriate.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community.

Skills

KS1/KS2 experience

Strong classroom management

SEND SEMH understanding

Positive relationships

Restorative approaches

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title: SEMH Primary Teacher

Location: Wakefield

Contract: Temporary, Term-Time Only (Monday-Friday)

Start Date: 2nd November

Are you a passionate and adaptable SEMH Teacher looking for your next challenge? Prospero is delighted to be recruiting for a dedicated SEMH Primary Teacher to work in Wakefield.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning, behavioural and emotional needs.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement and behaviour.

Behaviour and Pastoral Support

• Build positive relationships with pupils using restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Support pupils to develop emotional regulation, resilience and social skills.
• Implement behaviour support and individual learning plans.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

• Promote the welfare and safeguarding of all pupils.
• Follow school safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Working with Others

• Work collaboratively with inclusion workers, families and external professionals.
• Support transition and reintegration programmes where appropriate.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community.

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching KS1 and/or KS2 pupils.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Understanding of SEND, SEMH and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ability to build positive relationships and inspire vulnerable learners.

Desirable

• Experience in Alternative Provision, PRU or specialist settings.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
• Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs and complex needs.

Safeguarding This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all safer recruitment requirements. Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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