SEND Primary Teacher - ASC, SEMH

Elementa Support Services Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist education provider based in Bridgwater is seeking an SEND Primary Teacher for a full-time, permanent role. The school focuses on children with SEND, employing a therapeutic approach to support learners aged 5 to 18. Successful applicants will enjoy a vibrant work environment, competitive salary, and robust career development opportunities, alongside benefits like onsite catering and free gym access.

Benefits

Onsite Catering and free meals

Free Uniform

Free parking

Access to the School Gym

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.
• Experience in special educational needs (SEND) settings.
• Clear DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard students’ welfare and promote educational needs.
• Prepare bespoke resources and collaborate with staff.
• Make learning fun and build confidence in students.

Skills

UK SEND teaching experience

Safeguarding students’ welfare

Nurturing good relationships

Making learning fun

Promoting emotional growth

Education

UK QTS

Job description

SEND Primary Teacher - ASC, SEMH

Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time

Location: Bridgwater

Start: 01/09/2025

Salary:£30,000 - £44,870

Elementa are recruiting for an SEND Primary Teacher to work atthisspecial school for children with SEND predominantly relating to ASC and SEMH. Thisspecialist education provider supportsstudents across the primary and secondary phases and use a therapeutic approach to supporting learners. All students have an EHCP which commonly relates to any/all of SEMH, ASC and anxiety. The organisation focus on a holistic and creative education approach in order for learners to achieve their full potential whilst in this special school.

The school has been completely renovated within the last 3 years and offer a stunning workplace. They support learners aged between 5 - 18. The school operates over 2 sites, have an onsite farm and the latest addition is an onsite coffee shop.

The successful applicant will be expected to safeguard students’ welfare, promote and support the educational and therapeutic needs of the students, contribute to curriculum meetings and the whole school development plan, collaborate with learning support staff and prepare bespoke resources.

Can you?

• Make learningfun and exciting
• Prepare young people to build confidence
• Nurture good relationships with children and staff to create an effective learning environment
• Champion emotional growth and independence alongside academic progress
• Keep children safe and contribute to their health and well-being

Joining the school team you'll gain a real sense of purpose. Working with small class sizes and using a therapeutic approach, along with the support from your colleagues, you'll deliver a tailored curriculum that makes a real difference to the life and future prospects for the learners.

Essential criteria:

• UK QTS
• UK SEND teaching experience
• clear DBS (civil offences may be permissible)

Additional job benefits:

• Onsite Catering and free meals
• Free Uniform
• Free parking
• Access to the School Gym
• training opportunities including THRIVE, trauma-informed practices, CPI.

ECTs can be considered for this role provided they are able to demonstrate significant previous & relevant SEND experience. Induction can be supported although potentially not from the outset (i.e. at a future time.)

This role is not suitable for candidates/applicants:

• Requiring sponsorship for right to work in the UK
• Without UK teaching experience
• Without UK SEND experience

Elementa will be managing all applicants and screening their suitability for the role & school.Elementa are not a supply agency,we are a recruitment partner to schools and also operate Alternative Provison services, Specials Schools and also provide schools services (training, uniforms, consulting, etc.)

All applicants will go through pre-screening. Appointments may be made through trial-contract. A DBS Enhanced Disclosure application will be required for this role (which may be chargeable at £62.70) unless you have a clear DBS Enhanced Disclosure subscribed to the Update Service. A clear DBS is desirable but not a barrier to being considered.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.