Primary SEND Teacher

TeacherActive Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Salary £33,075–£51,048 p.a.

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a specialist SEND setting in Chelmsford supporting children and young people aged 8-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The setting is looking for a committed Primary SEND Teacher who can create a positive, structured and supportive learning environment.

The school is appointing a permanent, full-time Primary SEND Teacher with an ASAP start. The role involves delivering engaging and appropriately adapted lessons, supporting SEMH pupils, and

Qualifications

• QTS with experience teaching SEND/SEMH pupils.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour in the classroom.
• Ability to adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Resilient, patient and positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and appropriately adapted lessons for pupils aged 8-16.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs within a structured learning environment.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to maintain engagement and progress.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Classroom management

Education

QTS

Job description

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs?

Are you a qualified teacher with the resilience and adaptability to engage pupils who may find mainstream education challenging?

Are you looking for a permanent Primary SEND Teacher role where you can make a positive impact on pupils aged 8-16?

TeacherActive is working with a specialist SEND setting in Chelmsford supporting children and young people aged 8-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The setting is looking for a committed Primary SEND Teacher who can create a positive, structured and supportive learning environment.

The school is looking to appoint a Primary SEND Teacher on a permanent, full-time basis with an ASAP start. The successful Primary SEND Teacher will deliver engaging and appropriately adapted lessons, support pupils with SEMH needs and use effective behaviour management strategies to help students engage positively with their education.

The successful Primary SEND Teacher will have:

• Experience teaching children or young people with SEND / SEMH needs
• Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs
• A resilient, patient and positive approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A permanent, full-time teaching position
• MPS / UPS salary of £33,075 - £51,048 per annum

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Primary SEND Teacher

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £33,650 to £51,084 a year Hours: Full-time Location: CM2 0DG Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 1 Oct 2026 Closing date: 31 Oct 2026

Summary

Job Title: Primary SEND Teacher

Location: Chelmsford

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £33,075 - £51,048 per annum

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs?

Are you a qualified teacher with the resilience and adaptability to engage pupils who may find mainstream education challenging?

Are you looking for a permanent Primary SEND Teacher role where you can make a positive impact on pupils aged 8-16?

TeacherActive is working with a specialist SEND setting in Chelmsford supporting children and young people aged 8-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health / SEMH needs. The setting is looking for a committed Primary SEND Teacher who can create a positive, structured and supportive learning environment.

The school is looking to appoint a Primary SEND Teacher on a permanent, full-time basis with an ASAP start. The successful Primary SEND Teacher will deliver engaging and appropriately adapted lessons, support pupils with SEMH needs and use effective behaviour management strategies to help students engage positively with their education.

The successful Primary SEND Teacher will have:

• QTS
• Experience teaching children or young people with SEND / SEMH needs
• Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs
• A resilient, patient and positive approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A permanent, full-time teaching position
• MPS / UPS salary of £33,075 - £51,048 per annum

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.