SEN Primary Teacher

Academics; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational agency seeks a dedicated Primary SEMH Teacher for a full-time role in Lichfield. The teacher will support children with social, emotional, and mental health challenges, delivering an adapted curriculum and working closely with a collaborative team to enhance each pupil's learning experience.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Specialist guidance from an SEN recruitment consultant

Priority access to exclusive roles

Supportive recruitment process

Recommend a friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS is essential.
• Experience in SEMH or PRU settings preferred.
• Demonstrated resilience and passion for supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering tailored lessons for KS1 and KS2 learners.
• Maintaining a structured classroom promoting safety and inclusion.
• Collaborating with assistants and SEND professionals.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Emotionally Responsive Teaching

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Are you a dedicated and empathetic primary teacher with a passion for supporting children facing social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges? Academics is working in partnership with a supportive SEMH provision in Lichfield to appoint a Primary SEMH Teacher who can inspire, engage, and nurture pupils through their educational and emotional development.

The Opportunity:

This full-time teaching role involves delivering an adapted and creative curriculum for KS1 and KS2 learners who require additional behavioral and emotional support. You'll be helping pupils to reconnect with learning, build self-esteem, and achieve progress both inside and outside the classroom.

You will join a skilled and compassionate team dedicated to trauma-informed and child-centred practices, where collaboration and consistency are key.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Planning and delivering tailored lessons to meet individual learning and emotional needs.
• Maintaining a calm, structured classroom that promotes safety, trust, and inclusivity.
• Working closely with teaching assistants, SEND professionals, and external support agencies.
• Setting clear expectations, managing behaviour positively, and supporting individual EHCPs.
• Tracking pupil progress and adapting teaching strategies accordingly.

What We're Looking For:

• A qualified teacher (QTS) with a commitment to inclusive and therapeutic approaches.
• Experience working within SEMH, PRU, or alternative provision is advantageous.
• Skilled in behaviour management and emotionally responsive teaching.
• Someone who demonstrates resilience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping young people thrive.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

What You'll Receive:

• Competitive daily rate: £150 - £225, depending on experience
• Specialist guidance from an SEN recruitment consultant
• Priority access to exclusive roles in Lichfield and surrounding areas
• Supportive and honest recruitment process
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme available

Whether you're a seasoned SEMH teacher or a primary-trained educator ready to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or reach out to learn more. If this role isn't quite what you're looking for, we have plenty of opportunities available across Staffordshire and the West Midlands. Academics are an agency acting on behalf of organisations.