Primary Teacher

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an experienced Primary SEMH Teacher for a specialist provision in Yeovil starting in October 2026.

The setting supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The Yeovil provision caters for children from Year 1 upwards, working with pupils whose needs may place them at risk of permanent exclusion as well as children who have already been excluded while an appropriate longer-term placement is found.

We need a teacher who understands that behaviour, relationships and learning are closely connected.

You will take responsibility for delivering engaging primary learning while creating the structure pupils need to settle, participate and make progress.

• Planning accessible, motivating lessons
• Adapting work around individual starting points
• Creating clear routines and boundaries
• Managing behaviour confidently and fairly
• Supporting children's emotional and social development
• Re-engaging pupils who may have struggled previously
• Working closely with support colleagues
• Celebrating progress, however small

Qualifications and classroom ability matter, but personality is crucial within SEMH education.

Students need an adult who is consistent without being confrontational, nurturing without lowering expectations and resilient when things become difficult.

We are therefore looking for an experienced teacher who understands challenging behaviour and can hit the ground running.

Previous work within primary education, SEND, SEMH, PRU or alternative provision would be highly beneficial. You should be comfortable adapting your approach because what works brilliantly for one child may not work for another.

The provision itself works to develop pupils' emotional resilience and reduce permanent exclusions

• Competitive weekly pay
• Dedicated SEND consultant support
• Access to professional development and CPD
• Opportunities across specialist schools
• Support throughout your placement
• Refer-a-friend opportunities
• Help finding future SEND career opportunities

If you have strong primary teaching experience and genuinely want to make a difference for pupils who need a different approach to education, apply today.

Call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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