SEMH Primary Teacher – Nurturing, Small-Group Classrooms

Connex Education Partnership; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE

Professional development

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Dedicated consultant

Flexible opportunities

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking passionate Primary Teachers (QTS or ECT) to work in SEMH specialist schools and alternative provisions across Cheltenham and surrounding areas. The role focuses on supporting children with SEMH needs in small classes within nurturing environments.

You’ll collaborate with TAs, pastoral teams and therapists to create safe, structured classrooms and deliver differentiated lessons. CPD and career progression are provided within flexible SEMH settings.

Qualifications

• QTS (ECTs welcome) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• SEND experience desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive and flexible attitude.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach for additional needs.
• Calm and proactive support for diverse learning needs.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs (in long-term roles).
• Build positive, trusting relationships supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing and progress.
• Create a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment.
• Adapt teaching strategies for SEMH and other needs.
• Implement positive behaviour management and restorative approaches.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, therapists and pastoral teams.
• Monitor progress and celebrate achievements towards targets.
• Promote confidence, resilience, independence and positive outcomes for learners.

Skills

QTS (ECT welcome)

SEND experience

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Resilience

Patience

Classroom management

Job description

Connex Education Partnership is seeking passionate Primary Teachers (QTS or ECT) to work in SEMH specialist schools and alternative provisions across Cheltenham and surrounding areas. The role focuses on supporting children with SEMH needs in small classes within nurturing environments.

You’ll collaborate with TAs, pastoral teams and therapists to create safe, structured classrooms and deliver differentiated lessons. CPD and career progression are provided within flexible SEMH settings.