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SEMH Primary Class Teacher – Northampton
Location: Northamptonshire
Start Date: 05/01/2026
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: 05/01/2026
Contract: Full-Time
Are you a nurturing, resilient and inspiring teacher with a passion for supporting children who need consistent, compassionate guidance?
A specialist SEMH school in Northamptonshire is looking for an SEMH Primary Class Teacher to support pupils aged 4–11 with social, emotional and mental health needs. You’ll create a stable, structured and emotionally safe learning environment that helps young learners build confidence, self-regulation and a love of learning.
Why This Role Matters
Primary-aged pupils with SEMH needs require patience, understanding, and a trauma‑informed approach. Every day, you’ll use creativity, consistency, and relationship-building to help children manage emotions, develop resilience and engage positively with learning — often achieving breakthroughs that change their long-term educational journey.
Your Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver differentiated, nurturing lessons aligned with each child’s developmental and emotional needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe, valued and understood.
• Lead a small primary class with the support of skilled behaviour mentors and teaching assistants.
• Implement and model emotional regulation strategies, visual timetables and structured routines.
• Support early social skills, communication, and positive behaviour through restorative practice.
• Monitor progress, complete assessments, and contribute to EHCP reviews and multi-agency meetings.
• Build strong, trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe, valued and understood.
• Lead a small primary class with the support of skilled behaviour mentors and teaching assistants.
• Implement and model emotional regulation strategies, visual timetables and structured routines.
• Support early social skills, communication, and positive behaviour through restorative practice.
• Monitor progress, complete assessments, and contribute to EHCP reviews and multi-agency meetings.
What We’re Looking For
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – primary experience is highly beneficial.
• Experience or interest in SEMH, nurture provision, or alternative education.
• Calm and consistent behaviour management skills grounded in empathy and reflection.
• Ability to de‑escalate situations and create predictable, supportive routines.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience or interest in SEMH, nurture provision, or alternative education.
• Calm and consistent behaviour management skills grounded in empathy and reflection.
• Ability to de‑escalate situations and create predictable, supportive routines.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).
What You’ll Receive
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Access to specialist SEMH CPD and training in trauma-informed practice.
• Support from an experienced leadership team and dedicated pastoral staff.
• Small class sizes with high adult support ratios.
• A positive, relationship-focused environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised.
• Access to specialist SEMH CPD and training in trauma-informed practice.
• Support from an experienced leadership team and dedicated pastoral staff.
• Small class sizes with high adult support ratios.
• A positive, relationship-focused environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised.
Ready to make a meaningful impact?
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