SEMH Primary Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Bingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Primary Teacher for a dedicated SEMH school in Bottesford, starting January 2026. In this role, you will deliver engaging lessons to KS1/KS2 students, creating a supportive learning environment while working alongside a skilled team. The ideal candidate will have QTS, a strong understanding of SEMH needs, and excellent relationship-building skills. This position offers permanent opportunities through a temp to perm pathway.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Guidance from experienced consultants

Supportive and skilled team

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Access to a car and willingness to drive due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for KS1/KS2 pupils with SEMH needs.
• Create a nurturing and supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with pastoral and leadership teams for student development.
• Demonstrate resilience and a child-centred teaching approach.

Skills

Strong understanding of SEMH

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Nurturing and proactive teaching style

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher with a strong understanding of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a specialist environment where every day brings the chance to change a child's life? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be supporting a dedicated SEMH School in Bottesford, who are seeking a committed Primary Teacher to join their team from January 2026 on a temp to perm basis. This is an exciting opportunity for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are eager to build their expertise within a specialist setting.

The Role

As the Primary Teacher within this SEMH setting, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for KS1/KS2 pupils with SEMH needs.
• Create a nurturing, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Work closely with a skilled pastoral and leadership team to ensure pupils' emotional and academic development.
• Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a child-centred approach to teaching.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (or equivalent)
• Essential: A strong understanding of SEMH and experience supporting pupils with additional needs
• A nurturing, reflective, and proactive teaching style
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Due to the school's rural location in Bottesford, access to your own car and the ability to drive is essential

What You Can Expect

• A supportive, highly skilled team dedicated to SEMH provision
• Ongoing professional development and SEND-focused CPD
• Guidance from a dedicated Tradewind consultant experienced in SEMH recruitment
• The opportunity to secure a permanent role through a temp to perm pathway

If you are committed to making a real difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join this exceptional SEMH school in January 2026 and take the next rewarding step in your teaching career!