Year 2 Teacher

Long Term Futures Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd in Wednesbury is seeking an experienced Year 2 Teacher to join a welcoming academy in WS10. The class includes children with a range of emotional, social and learning needs.

You will plan and deliver engaging Year 2 lessons in line with the National Curriculum, create a calm, safe and inclusive classroom, and use trauma-informed teaching strategies to support vulnerable learners. This is a long-term temporary contract starting 12/10/2026, with term-time days Monday to

Qualifications

• QTS required with induction completed.
• Experience teaching KS1 and Year 2 curriculum.
• Experience supporting SEND and vulnerable learners.
• Trauma-informed, patient and adaptable teaching approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Year 2 lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Create a calm, safe and inclusive classroom where every pupil feels valued.
• Use trauma-informed teaching strategies to support vulnerable learners.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and readiness to learn.
• Implement visual timetables, predictable routines and clear transitions.
• Differentiate and scaffold learning for pupils with SEND and additional needs.
• Adapt teaching to meet varying cognitive, social and emotional needs without lowering expectations.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and their families.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, the SENCO and wider school staff.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive learning experiences.

Skills

Trauma-informed teaching

SEND support

KS1 experience

QTS

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Induction completed

KS1 curriculum knowledge

Job description

Year 2 Teacher

Location: Wednesbury WS10

Daily Rate:

Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)

Start Date: 12/10/2026

Contract: Long-Term temporary

Are you an experienced Year 2 Teacher with a passion for inclusive education?

Long Term Futures is recruiting a qualified, experienced Year 2 Teacher for a welcoming academy in Wednesbury (WS10). The class includes children with a range of emotional, social and learning needs. Behaviour is not disruptive, but several pupils require additional support with emotional regulation to access learning.

The academy follows an inclusive, trauma-responsive approach and is looking for a confident teacher who can create a calm, structured and nurturing classroom.

In this role, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging Year 2 lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Create a calm, safe and inclusive classroom where every pupil feels valued.
• Use trauma-informed teaching strategies to support vulnerable learners.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and readiness to learn.
• Implement visual timetables, predictable routines and clear transitions.
• Differentiate and scaffold learning for pupils with SEND and additional needs.
• Adapt teaching to meet varying cognitive, social and emotional needs without lowering expectations.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and their families.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, the SENCO and wider school staff.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive learning experiences.

We're looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - induction completed.
• Experienced teachers only - not suitable for ECTs.
• Strong understanding of KS1 and the Year 2 curriculum.
• Experience supporting SEND and vulnerable pupils.
• A trauma-informed, patient and adaptable teaching approach.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Year 2 Teacher Qualified Primary Teacher Experienced KS1 Teacher Year 2 Class Teacher QTS Required Key Stage 1 Teaching Trauma-Informed Practice Trauma-Responsive Teaching SEND Support Inclusive Education Emotional Regulation Vulnerable Learners Differentiated Learning Scaffolded Learning Visual Timetables Classroom Management Primary Academy Full-Time Long-Term Teaching Contract ASAP Start Wednesbury WS10