Primary SEND Teacher

TeacherActive; Hereford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultants 24/7

CPD courses and progression

Referral scheme: up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is partnering with a small independent SEND school in Hereford to recruit a Primary Teacher for a long-term temporary position, starting October/November 2026. You will teach small classes of around six pupils, focusing on both academic learning and emotional development for pupils with anxiety.

The role requires QTS (ECTs encouraged) and prior UK primary teaching experience, with a nurturing, patient approach and excellent behaviour management. Salary is paid daily under PAYE.

Qualifications

• QTS status or ECTs considered for the role.
• Experience teaching in UK primary settings.
• Experience supporting SEND, especially anxiety-related needs.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Nurturing and patient approach to teaching and learning.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in a small-class SEND environment.
• Create a calm, structured learning space promoting academic and emotional development.
• Support pupils with anxiety and emotional needs.
• Collaborate with school teams to ensure consistent support.

Skills

QTS

Primary teaching (UK)

SEND support (anxiety)

Classroom management

Patience and empathy

Communication & teamwork

Education

QTS (ECTs encouraged)

Job description

Primary SEND Teacher

Location: Hereford

Start Date: October/November 2026

Salary: £160 - £200 per day

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher who thrives in a nurturing SEND environment?

Do you have the patience and resilience to support pupils with anxiety and emotional needs?

Are you looking for a long-term Primary Teacher role within a supportive and close-knit school community?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a small independent SEND school in Hereford that is seeking to appoint a dedicated Primary Teacher. The school provides a warm and nurturing environment where pupils are supported to build confidence, develop resilience and achieve their full potential, with a highly supportive team committed to ensuring every child feels safe, valued and understood.

The school is looking to appoint a Primary Teacher on a long-term temporary basis from September. The successful Primary Teacher will work with small classes of approximately six pupils, supporting children whose primary need is anxiety, delivering engaging lessons and creating a calm, structured learning environment that promotes both academic and emotional development.

The successful Primary Teacher will have:

• QTS (ECTs are also encouraged to apply)
• Experience teaching within a Primary setting in the UK
• Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly anxiety-related needs
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• A nurturing and patient approach to teaching and learning
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

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