Primary Teacher - SEMH

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Primary SEMH Teacher in Southampton to make a real difference in the lives of children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to deliver engaging lessons and promote a nurturing classroom culture. With a strong Leadership and Support Team, the school is committed to providing a high-quality education in a positive and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about supporting children and want to work in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

SEND allowance

Free child protection training

Assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Experience in specialist provision or working with SEMH needs is ideal.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons tailored to SEMH pupils' needs.
• Promote a safe and nurturing classroom culture.

Skills

Classroom Management

Behaviour Management

Compassionate Teaching Style

Resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary SEMH Teacher – Southampton

A specialist primary school in Southampton is seeking a dedicated Primary SEMH Teacher to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to make a real difference in the lives of children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The school is set within beautiful grounds and benefits from large, open spaces designed to support creative and flexible teaching approaches. A strong and experienced Leadership and Support Team (LST) underpins the school’s commitment to providing a high-quality education for all pupils, within a positive and inclusive learning environment.

About the Role:

• Full-time or minimum of four days per week

• Initially employed through Teaching Personnel, with a transition to a permanent school contract

• Delivering engaging, tailored lessons that support SEMH pupils academically and emotionally

• Promoting a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom culture

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential

• Ideally, experience in a specialist provision or working with children with SEMH needs

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• A patient, resilient, and compassionate teaching style

Salary and Benefits:

• Pay in line with teacher pay scale

• SEND allowance offered in addition

• Long-term role with the opportunity to secure a permanent contract

If you are committed to supporting children with SEMH and want to work in a school that values teamwork, inclusion, and pupil progress, we encourage you to apply today.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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