Trauma-Informed SEMH Primary Teacher

PK Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PK Education is seeking a confident, resilient and compassionate Primary Teacher to join a specialist SEN provision in Newcastle. The provision supports students with complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, including those affected by trauma and disrupted education.

This is a highly challenging setting. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, develop core literacy and numeracy skills, and work with support staff to meet individual needs while maintaining safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and primary teaching experience.
• Essential experience of supporting students with SEMH needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills and experience of highly challenging behaviour.
• An understanding of how trauma can affect learning and engagement.
• Patience, resilience and a flexible approach to teaching.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons matched to students' individual learning levels.
• Develop core literacy and numeracy skills and address gaps in learning.
• Adapt activities and resources to students' ages, interests and needs.
• Create predictable routines that help students feel secure and ready to learn.
• Use effective de-escalation strategies and support emotional regulation.
• Work closely with support staff and other professionals to meet individual needs.
• Monitor progress and celebrate achievements to build confidence.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed teaching

SEMH awareness

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Primary teaching experience

Job description

PK Education is seeking a confident, resilient and compassionate Primary Teacher to join a specialist SEN provision in Newcastle. The provision supports students with complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, including those affected by trauma and disrupted education.

This is a highly challenging setting. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, develop core literacy and numeracy skills, and work with support staff to meet individual needs while maintaining safeguarding and