Primary Teacher - SEN/SEMH Specialist School

EdEx; Hildenborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist school in Tonbridge is seeking a Primary Teacher to support children with SEN and SEMH needs. The role is full-time and offers a salary range of £28,000 - £55,277 depending on experience. Candidates should possess QTS or relevant experience and a strong passion for inclusive education. The school provides a supportive environment tailored to individual student needs, ensuring a rewarding teaching experience.

Benefits

State of the art facilities

Weekly training on therapeutic approaches

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher status (QTS) or relevant experience.
• Confident behaviour management skills.
• Passion for working with SEN/SEMH students.

Responsibilities

• Teach small classes of KS1 and KS2 students.
• Create a calm and purposeful learning environment.
• Adapt lessons to meet individual student needs.

Skills

Behaviour management skills

Empathetic nature

Resilience

Passion for SEN and SEMH

Education

Qualified Teacher with QTS

Relevant experience if unqualified

Job description

Primary Teacher - SEN/SEMH Specialist School

Are you a qualified Primary Teacher, or do you have experience teaching/supporting children with SEN/SEMH?

An Outstanding specialist school for pupils with SEN & SEMH needs are searching for a Primary Teacher to join them ASAP, or January at the latest.

As a Primary Teacher, you will be teaching small classes of KS1 & KS2 pupils. The school day is tailored to the needs of the students, including structured play, therapeutic sessions and learning broken down into manageable chunks. Most students have ASD, and all of the students have ADHD or trauma/anxiety which can create challenging behaviour. However, all students benefit from:

• A quiet, calm and purposeful learning environment
• Tailored, short, low-pressure lessons which pupils enjoy.
• Therapeutic aspect, which all staff receive weekly training on
• State of the art facilities, on beautiful grounds surrounded by greenery

JOB SPEC - Primary Teacher

Primary Teacher
Teaching small classes of KS1 & KS2 students
Full Time, Permanent Contract
£28,000 - £55,277 per annum, dependent on your experience & qualifications
Start ASAP, or in January 2026 at the latest

CANDIDATE SPEC - Primary Teacher

Qualified Teacher with QTS or Unqualified candidates with relevant experience
Genuinely passionate about SEN, SEMH and Inclusion.
Confident behaviour management skills, with an empathetic, understanding nature
Resilient, patient and kind. You will have challenging days, but they will be outweighed by the amount of rewarding ones!

SCHOOL SPEC - Primary Teacher

Outstanding specialist school for SEN & SEMH
Ages 6-16, with capacity for 75 pupils and plans to extend to KS5.
Located in Tonbridge, just off the A21.
Parking on site or a 10 min walk from a station on the South Eastern line.
Strong leadership team and team of teachers, who have all transitioned from mainstream teaching

If you're interested in this Primary Teacher vacancy and hearing more about this amazing school, please apply today. You will be contacted within 24hrs to discuss the role & school in greater depth before progressing to shortlisting.