Primary Teacher SEMH

Teaching Personnel; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher for their SEMH environment in Portsmouth. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in children's lives and provides opportunities for professional growth. Successful performance could lead to a permanent role.

Benefits

Collaborative and supportive staff team

Opportunities for professional growth

Path to permanent contract after successful performance

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Experience in SEMH or special school is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging primary curriculum lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Foster an inclusive environment for all pupils.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to support pupil progress.

Skills

Inclusive education

Relationship building

Resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary Teacher - Inclusive SEMH School (Temp-to-Perm Opportunity)
Salary: MPR-UPR + SEN Allowance
Contract Type: Full-time, initially temporary with potential for permanent school contract
Start Date:From September

Location: Portsmouth

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of young children? Do you thrive in a nurturing, inclusive environment where every day brings new opportunities to grow, learn and achieve?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join our warm and supportive team at our SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school. This role offers the rewarding chance to positively impact the lives of children who need it most-and with successful performance, could lead to a permanent position on a school contract.

This school provides a safe, inclusive space where children facing SEMH challenges can rediscover the joy of learning and the belief in their own potential. They are committed to changing the direction of our pupils' lives through strong relationships, consistency, and encouragement.

Their core values-Grow, Learn, Achieve-are at the heart of everything they do. They believe every child deserves the chance to flourish, and are looking for a teacher who shares this vision.

You will:

• Deliver creative, engaging primary curriculum lessons tailored to individual needs

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families

• Foster an environment where pupils feel valued, supported, and ready to learn

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support pupil progress and well-being

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential

• A genuine passion for inclusive education and supporting children with SEMH needs

• Enthusiasm, resilience, and a commitment to building strong, meaningful relationships

• Desirable: Previous experience in a special school or SEMH setting

• MPR-UPR pay scale plus SEN allowance

• A collaborative and highly supportive staff team

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• A clear path to a permanent contract following successful performance

If you believe in the power of education to transform lives and want to be part of a school that's truly making a difference,