Qualified teacher

Five Education; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a qualified teacher to lead a special class in a primary school in the UK, focusing on children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will have significant experience working with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and will be responsible for creating a tailored learning environment supported by a team of experienced staff. The role offers training, mentorship, and transparent payroll options without hidden fees.

Benefits

Free specialised training

Free DBS (refunded after 20 days)

Friend bonus scheme

Specialist support and mentoring

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Ability to obtain a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver materials to a small class with children having identified SEMH needs.
• Work with a specialised team and ensure pupils’ needs are met.
• Tailor activities to meet individual needs through a therapeutic approach.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Team leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Role

Five Education is looking for a teacher to teach a special class in a mainstream primary school in Ilminster, the role starts as soon as possible. The students in the class all have an EHCP with a range of identified SEMH needs. You will be responsible for planning and delivering materials to a small class, ensuring outcomes are met and tailoring activities to meet the individual needs of the children. This will be through a therapeutic and nurturing approach guided by the students’ interests and the National Curriculum. You will be working with a specialised team of support staff and multi‑professionals to ensure pupils’ needs are fulfilled and strategies are put into place.

The successful candidate will need to be a qualified teacher with significant SEND/SEMH experience and would be comfortable leading a team of experienced staff.

Essential Criteria

• QTS
• Experience in working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Relevant references and DBS/police checks, if required
• Availability to work five days a week (term time only)
• Ability to obtain a Non‑Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the update service, with a cost of £62.70 which will be refunded after 20 days of work

What Five Education can offer you

• Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
• Friend bonus scheme
• Specialist support and mentoring while you are working

Additional Information

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under‑represented at this level.

Contact Danielle on (phone number removed) or via (url removed).