Trauma-Informed Primary SEMH Teacher

Protocol Education Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited in Shrewsbury seeks a Primary SEMH Teacher to support pupils facing social, emotional and behavioural barriers. The role emphasizes building trusting relationships, delivering differentiated lessons, and creating a calm, structured classroom where learners feel valued and safe.

The successful candidate will have QTS or equivalent, experience with SEMH/SEND, and a calm, resilient approach, plus strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with staff, families

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience with SEMH, SEND or specialist settings.
• Calm, patient, nurturing and resilient approach.
• Understanding of how trauma and attachment affect behaviour and learning.
• Ability to establish positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.
• Ability to plan engaging, differentiated and personalised learning.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine commitment to helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Create a calm, structured classroom environment.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to support pupils.
• Adapt teaching to reflect pupils' needs and emotional wellbeing.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, independence and resilience.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, parents, carers, Local Authorities and external professionals.
• Recognise and celebrate individual progress.
• Contribute to enrichment activities and PSHE to support pupils' wider development.
• Maintain high expectations while addressing barriers to learning.

Skills

SEMH experience

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Protocol Education Limited in Shrewsbury seeks a Primary SEMH Teacher to support pupils facing social, emotional and behavioural barriers. The role emphasizes building trusting relationships, delivering differentiated lessons, and creating a calm, structured classroom where learners feel valued and safe.

The successful candidate will have QTS or equivalent, experience with SEMH/SEND, and a calm, resilient approach, plus strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with staff, families