SEMH Primary Teacher

Connex Education; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

PAYE paid weekly

Classroom Toolkit access

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting an SEMH Primary Teacher for a part-time placement in Bridgwater, starting September 2026 until July 2027. The role involves 2 days per week with full teaching responsibilities, planning, marking and assessment for pupils with SEMH needs.

You will deliver a broad primary curriculum, adapt lessons and use trauma-informed approaches to support emotional regulation and progress. QTS and SEND experience are essential.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential for this SEMH role.
• Experience teaching in primary settings with SEMH/SEND needs.
• Strong classroom management and safeguarding focus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess engaging primary lessons.
• Provide marking, feedback and progression tracking.
• Differentiate curriculum to meet individual needs.
• Support pupils with SEMH in a trauma-informed approach.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, SENDCo and families.
• Maintain a safe, calm learning environment.

Skills

QTS essential

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEMH Primary Teacher

Location:Bridgwater

Start date:September 2026 until July 2027

Salary:£150 to £300 per day based on role and pay scale.

Connex Education is working in partnership with schools across the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust (BWMAT) to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated SEMH Primary Teacher for a part-time opportunity in Taunton, starting in September 2026 and continuing until July 2027.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher who can deliver engaging, adaptive primary learning while supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The successful candidate will take responsibility for planning, marking, assessment and classroom delivery for 2 days per week, creating a calm, structured and nurturing learning environment.

The Role

We are recruiting an SEMH Primary Teacher for a part-time placement involving:

• A primary teaching role from September 2026 until July 2027
• 2 days per week on a part-time basis
• Full teaching responsibility, including planning, preparation, marking and assessment
• Delivering a broad, balanced and differentiated primary curriculum tailored to pupils’ individual needs and readiness to learn
• Using relational, trauma-informed and positive behaviour approaches to support emotional regulation, engagement and progress
• Working closely with teaching assistants, the SENDCo, families and external professionals to deliver consistent, personalised support

What We’re Looking For

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Experience teaching in a primary setting and supporting pupils with SEMH and/or SEND
• A secure understanding of how trauma, attachment and additional needs can affect learning and behaviour
• Confidence adapting lessons and using personalised plans, including EHCP outcomes where applicable
• Strong behaviour-management, de-escalation, communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, resilient, flexible and professional approach, with a clear commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

What Connex Education Offers

• Competitive daily rates
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit skills development package comprising over 70 courses
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in the 21st century
• A variety of roles to suit your needs and fit around your lifestyle
• Progression opportunities and funded formal qualifications
• Interview guidance and support with CV writing
• £200 referral scheme

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.