SEMH Primary Teacher – Blackburn

Justteachers Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers is seeking an SEMH Primary Teacher to join a brand-new specialist SEMH school in the Blackburn area on a long-term basis. The full-time post is due to start in January 2027, with shortlisting currently taking place.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new provision from the very beginning. The school has been established to support primary-aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, providing a nurturing, therapeutic and highly personalised learning

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching primary-aged pupils, ideally within SEMH/SEND or alternative provision settings.
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to build strong relationships and inspire pupils who may have faced barriers to education.
• Two education or school-based references.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs.
• Create a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with support staff, families and external professionals to develop and implement individual learning and behaviour plans.

Skills

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed practice

Differentiated teaching

Relationship building

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is seeking an SEMH Primary Teacher to join a brand-new specialist SEMH school in the Blackburn area on a long-term basis.
The full-time post is due to start in January 2027, with shortlisting currently taking place.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new provision from the very beginning. The school has been established to support primary-aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, providing a nurturing, therapeutic and highly personalised learning environment. With small class sizes and a strong focus on relationships, wellbeing and engagement, the school aims to help pupils develop the confidence and skills needed to succeed both academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons for primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs
• Creating a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Working collaboratively with support staff, families and external professionals to develop and implement individual learning and behaviour plans

Pre-requisites:

• Relevant teaching qualifications (QTS or equivalent)
• Proven experience teaching primary-aged pupils, ideally within an SEMH, SEND or alternative provision setting
• Strong knowledge of behaviour management, trauma-informed practice and differentiated teaching strategies
• The ability to build strong relationships and inspire pupils who may have experienced barriers to education
• Two education or school-based references