SEMH Class Teacher

Primary Curriculum Specialist Setting – Birmingham

Are you an SEMH teacher with primary experience looking for a rewarding new opportunity at a local school? This role would suit a QTS teacher who has experience delivering the Primary curriculum and understands how to adapt teaching for pupils who may have experienced significant barriers to education. A trauma-informed approach is essential. You will need to understand that behaviour is often a form of communication and be able to respond calmly, consistently and compassionately, while still maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations. You will teach a small class, providing a structured and engaging learning environment where pupils can rebuild confidence, develop positive relationships and make progress academically and personally.

Job Role:

• Teach a small class of pupils with SEMH needs
• Plan and deliver the Primary curriculum
• Adapt lessons to meet individual learning and SEMH needs
• Use a trauma-informed approach to teaching and behaviour
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Establish clear routines, boundaries and expectations
• Manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently
• Support pupils to re-engage with education and develop confidence
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching accordingly
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and specialist colleagues

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status or relevant teaching experience
• Previous experience teaching the Primary curriculum
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH needs
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils

In return, you will enjoy:

• A rewarding SEMH Class Teacher position
• Small classes allowing for a genuinely personalised approach
• The opportunity to make a significant difference to pupils' lives
• A specialist environment focused on re-engagement and progress
• Support from experienced education and SEND professionals
• The opportunity to develop your SEMH and trauma-informed practice
• Ongoing support from The Education Network

If you are an experienced teacher with Primary curriculum and SEMH experience who uses a trauma-informed approach, please Apply Now or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask about our other SEMH, SEND and Primary teaching opportunities across Birmingham and the West Midlands — or refer a teacher and ask about our excellent referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team. The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs. An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

• The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.