Primary Teacher - SEN Specialist School

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Primary Teacher in Templecombe to support children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will plan and deliver innovative lessons while collaborating with teaching assistants and senior leaders to foster a nurturing classroom environment. This role is full-time, Monday to Friday, and includes access to SEN training courses and holiday pay. Ideal candidates will have a PGCE/QTS or equivalent and experience with SEMH students.

Benefits

Access to free SEN training courses

Holiday Pay

Term-Time Only

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Ability to teach across KS1, KS2, and KS3.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver mixed curriculum lessons to Primary School children.
• Create a nurturing and supportive classroom environment.
• Support students in managing their SEMH needs.

Skills

Innovative educator

Resilience

Patient approach

Clear communication skills

Collaboration skills

Behavior support strategies

De-escalation skills

Education

PGCE / QTS or equivalent

Job description

Primary Teacher

Location: Templecombe, Somerset

Start Date: Immediate / Flexible

Classroom Teacher

Are you passionate about teaching and supporting children with special educational needs? If you answered yes, then this job opportunity for a SEMH Primary Teacher may be for you! A special education school in Somerset is seeking a passionate Classroom Teacher to join their team.

The Role:

You will be responsible for planning and delivering excellent mixed curriculum lessons to Primary School children with SEN needs such as Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

You will be working closely and supported by teaching assistants and senior leaders to enable you to create the most nurturing and supportive classroom environment possible.

This is an Independent Special School, offering weekly boarding and day places, that exists to provide education and care for boys between 5-13 years old who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).

Who We Are Looking For:

• PGCE / QTS or equivalent
• An innovative, resilient and patient educator with a compassionate approach to teaching children
• SEMH experience in or out of an educational setting
• Clear verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Able to collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists and other support staff
• Understanding of positive behaviour support strategies
• Comfortable working across KS1, KS2 and KS3
• Ability to de-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely

Working Hours/Benefits:

• Full Time
• Monday - Friday
• Access to over 10 FREE SEN training courses
• Holiday Pay
• Term-Time Only

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic SEMH environment and deliver high-quality education to KS1, KS2 and KS3 learners. If you meet the criteria and share our vision for inclusive learning, we encourage you to apply today!

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