SEMH Specialist Primary Teacher - Nurturing Classrooms

Connex - Bristol; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay rates

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Toolkit access

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking passionate Primary Teachers (QTS or ECT) to work within specialist SEMH schools and alternative provisions across Cheltenham and surrounding areas. You will teach small class sizes in supportive environments, where relationships drive learning.

You’ll support pupils with SEMH needs, ASC, ADHD and related challenges, building confidence and engagement. Working with Teaching Assistants and therapists, you’ll create a safe, structured classroom and deliver

Qualifications

• QTS (ECTs welcome) or previous classroom cover experience.
• SEND experience desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive and flexible attitude.
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach, with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs (when in long term roles).
• Build positive, trusting relationships that support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and academic progress.
• Create a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment where pupils feel safe to learn.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet a range of SEMH, behavioural and additional learning needs.
• Implement positive behaviour management and restorative approaches to support emotional regulation.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, therapists and wider pastoral teams.
• Monitor progress, celebrate achievements and contribute towards individual learning targets.
• Promote confidence, resilience, independence and positive outcomes for every learner.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Patience and resilience

Nurturing approach

Education

QTS or ECT

Job description

Connex Education Partnership is seeking passionate Primary Teachers (QTS or ECT) to work within specialist SEMH schools and alternative provisions across Cheltenham and surrounding areas. You will teach small class sizes in supportive environments, where relationships drive learning.

You’ll support pupils with SEMH needs, ASC, ADHD and related challenges, building confidence and engagement. Working with Teaching Assistants and therapists, you’ll create a safe, structured classroom and deliver