Primary Teacher

The Education Network Birmingham; Stafford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking a Primary Teacher to join a specialist SEND setting in Birmingham, teaching a small KS2/3 class of pupils with SEMH needs.

You will plan and deliver lessons across the curriculum, adapting your approach to meet individual SEND and SEMH needs, while establishing routines and building positive relationships to support pupil progress and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with SEMH pupils is essential.
• A trauma-informed approach is preferred to support pupils’ wellbeing.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet a range of additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach a small KS2/3 class within a specialist SEND setting
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum
• Adapt teaching to meet individual SEND and SEMH needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Establish clear routines, boundaries and expectations
• Manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently
• Support pupils' confidence, engagement and independence
• Monitor progress and adapt learning accordingly
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and wider SEND staff
• Contribute to a safe, structured and positive classroom environment

Job description

Primary Teacher - KS2/3 SEMH - Birmingham

The Education Network is looking for a Primary-trained Teacher to join a specialist SEND setting in Birmingham, teaching a small KS2/3 class of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This role would suit a Primary Teacher who enjoys working in a smaller, more personalised setting and is confident adapting their teaching to meet a range of additional needs. Previous experience working with SEMH pupils is essential, as the successful teacher will need to combine strong teaching with excellent classroom and behaviour management.

You will take responsibility for planning and delivering lessons across the curriculum, creating a structured and engaging learning environment where pupils can develop academically, socially and emotionally. This role requires previous experience working with children with SEMH needs, and a trauma informed approach.

Job Role:

• Teach a small KS2/3 class within a specialist SEND setting


• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum


• Adapt teaching to meet individual SEND and SEMH needs


• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils


• Establish clear routines, boundaries and expectations


• Manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently


• Support pupils' confidence, engagement and independence


• Monitor progress and adapt learning accordingly


• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and wider SEND staff


• Contribute to a safe, structured and positive classroom environment

In return, you will enjoy:

• A rewarding Primary Teacher role within a specialist SEND setting


• Small classes allowing for a genuinely personalised approach


• The opportunity to use your Primary teaching skills in a different environment


• The chance to develop your SEND and SEMH experience


• Support from experienced education and SEND professionals


• A role where strong relationships can make a genuine difference


• Ongoing support from The Education Network

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.