SEMH/Mainstream Primary Teacher

five; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary paid to scale

Supportive leadership team

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Five is seeking a passionate SEMH Teacher to join a supportive school in Peasedown, England. The role involves delivering engaging lessons while addressing the needs of pupils with SEMH challenges. Successful candidates will have QTS or equivalent, with a strong focus on resilient classroom management and relationship building.

This position offers competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a welcoming school culture. The ideal candidate will work term time only, Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 15:30.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent required.
• Experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour is highly desirable.
• Strong classroom management skills and a calm, patient approach needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons in a mainstream classroom.
• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Work collaboratively with SENCO and external professionals.

Skills

Classroom management

Relationship building

Support for SEMH needs

Resilience and patience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and resilient SEMH Teacher to join a supportive school in Peasedown, working within a mainstream setting with SEN responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons within a mainstream classroom
• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Manage and support behaviour effectively using a consistent and nurturing approach
• Work collaboratively with the SENCO, support staff, and external professionals

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience working with SEMH, SEN, or challenging behaviour (highly desirable)
• Strong classroom management skills and a calm, patient approach
• Ability to build positive relationships and engage pupils who may struggle in traditional settings
• A flexible and proactive mindset

Essential Criteria

• Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), Monday‑Friday 8:30‑15:30
• Right to work in the UK – we cannot accept sponsorship or a skilled worker visa
• Minimum two recent references, covering the last two years
• Up‑to‑date DBS/police check, or willingness to obtain one
• Non‑Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or will be assisted to process a new one at cost of £62.70 (refunded after 20 days of work)

Benefits

• Competitive salary paid to scale
• Supportive leadership team and inclusive school culture
• Opportunities for professional development and training in SEMH/SEN
• Chance to have a meaningful impact on pupils’ academic and emotional development
• Flexible start date: Immediate or September availability

Contact

Blake Boyland
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.