Therapeutic Primary Teacher for SEMH & SEN Support

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd in Great Yarmouth supports a specialist SEMH school recruiting Primary Teachers, Learning Support Assistants and SEN Support Staff for supply and longer-term opportunities.

The school serves pupils with SEMH needs, using a nurturing, trauma-informed approach to help emotional wellbeing and learning. DBS checks and safeguarding are integral, with flexible supply and potential ongoing roles.

Qualifications

• QTS or previous experience in education, SEN, SEMH or support settings.
• Experience supporting children with additional or complex needs is desirable.
• Understanding SEMH and the impact of anxiety on behaviour and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the primary age range.
• Provide classroom, individual and small-group support.
• Support pupils with SEN and SEMH needs throughout the school day.
• Use trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to support emotional regulation.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to anxiety, dysregulation and challenging behaviour.
• Build trusting and positive relationships with pupils.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and wider support teams.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication

Team player

Education

QTS

Experience in SEN/SEMH

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd in Great Yarmouth supports a specialist SEMH school recruiting Primary Teachers, Learning Support Assistants and SEN Support Staff for supply and longer-term opportunities.

The school serves pupils with SEMH needs, using a nurturing, trauma-informed approach to help emotional wellbeing and learning. DBS checks and safeguarding are integral, with flexible supply and potential ongoing roles.