Primary Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a dedicated SEMH Primary Teacher for a full-time position in Hillingdon, West London. The ideal candidate will create an inclusive environment and deliver tailored lessons for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching primary pupils with SEMH or SEND.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection strategies.
• Calm and resilient teaching style required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support KS1-KS2 pupils with SEMH needs.
• Plan and deliver structured, differentiated lessons.
• Encourage social and emotional development through behaviour strategies.

Skills

Behaviour management

Emotional support strategies

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS)

Job description

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Job Title: SEMH Primary Teacher
Area: Hillingdon, West London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Perm
Salary: Paid to Scale
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm

Brief description:
Teach and support KS1-KS2 pupils with SEMH needs in a therapeutic, specialist primary setting.

About the school:
A specialist secondary school in Hillingdon supporting students aged 11 to 19 with social, emotional and mental health needs. A primary provision has been introduced to support younger pupils requiring early intervention and tailored support. All students have an EHCP and benefit from a safe, inclusive environment with a curriculum designed to build confidence, resilience, and positive learning habits.

About the role:
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate SEN Primary Teacher to support young learners with complex SEMH needs. You will plan and deliver structured, differentiated lessons that promote engagement, emotional well-being, and academic progress.

We’re looking for a dedicated candidate to:

• Create a nurturing and structured learning environment
• Develop and deliver creative, targeted lessons across the primary curriculum
• Encourage social and emotional development through consistent behaviour strategies
• Work collaboratively with therapists, support staff, and families
• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom culture

Requirements –

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS)
• Experience teaching primary pupils with SEMH or SEND
• Excellent behaviour management and emotional support strategies
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• A calm, resilient, and adaptable teaching style

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.