Year 2 Teacher

My Four Wheels; Nog Tow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing primary school in Preston is seeking a dedicated Year 1/2 Teacher to join their team. The successful candidate will create a safe and calm environment for pupils with behavioural needs, applying strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills. The ideal teacher will be adaptable, resilient, and able to deliver personalized learning to help students thrive. Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare is essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced or confident in working with pupils with behavioural or SEMH needs.
• Skilled in delivering differentiated and personalised learning to meet EHCP targets.
• Confident in EYFS practice applicable to early primary learners.

Responsibilities

• Join a warm and nurturing primary school as a dedicated Year 1/2 Teacher.
• Provide a calm and safe environment for pupils to thrive.
• Work within small class sizes with support from teaching assistants.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation skills

Building trusting relationships

Child-centred approach

Excellent communication

Job description

A Headteacher at a warm and nurturing primary school in Preston is looking for a dedicated Year 1/2 Teacher to join their team as soon as possible on a permanent basis. The school provides consistency, clear boundaries and a safe, calm environment where pupils feel settled and able to thrive. Set against a rural backdrop with a broad and varied curriculum, the school helps pupils develop a strong understanding of social expectations and, most importantly, themselves. High expectations and a belief in every child underpin their approach, leading to strong engagement across both academic and social development.

About the School

• Primary SEN setting (predominantly behavioural needs)
• All pupils have an EHCP
• Small class sizes: 8 pupils per class with 2 TAs

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• A strong team player with excellent behaviour management
• Experienced or confident working with pupils with behavioural or SEMH needs
• Skilled in de-escalation and maintaining a calm, consistent approach
• Child-centred, nurturing and able to build positive, trusting relationships
• Adaptable, resilient and emotionally robust
• Skilled in delivering differentiated and personalised learning to meet EHCP targets
• Confident in EYFS practice and able to apply it to early primary learners
• A clear and confident communicator with staff, parents and external professionals

Desired

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Bridge Education is a trusted and long-established education recruitment agency, specialising in placing Teachers, Teaching Assistants, HLTAs, Cover Supervisors and Nursery Nurses across Lancashire, Cumbria, Wigan, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool. Our friendly and experienced team is committed to finding the right school for you and supporting your long-term career goals.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As part of our registration process, we carry out all necessary compliance checks, including references, a video interview and an enhanced DBS check (if not already on the Update Service).