KS2 SEMH Primary Teacher
25 days ago
Saint Helens
Desian Education is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher to work in a specialist primary setting in Wigan, supporting pupils aged 5–11 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEN Teacher to join a nurturing and supportive school community that places strong emphasis on high expectations, positive relationships, and personalised learning. The role will involve teaching across teaching mixed year 5/6 class of 9 pupils, adapting learning to meet individual needs and supporting pupils’ academic, emotional, and social development. The School The school provides a warm, inclusive, and structured environment where children are supported to thrive. Learning is highly personalised and often delivered through play-based and creative approaches, with a strong focus on: • Emotional wellbeing and resilience, • Creativity and the arts alongside core subjects, • Building confidence, independence, and self-esteem, • Developing a lifelong love of learning The Role • Teaching pupils with SEMH needs in Upper KS2, • Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons, • Creating a safe, nurturing, and consistent classroom environment, • Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff, • Supporting holistic development, including social and emotional skills, • Working collaboratively with support staff and external professionals The Ideal Candidate • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, • Experience as an SEN Teacher, particularly SEMH, is highly desirable, • Strong behaviour management skills with a calm, nurturing approach, • Flexible, resilient, and passionate about inclusive education, • Committed to supporting every child to reach their full potential, • A DBS on the update service (or be willing to obtain a new DBS) Why Work with Desian Education? • Dedicated local consultant support, • Competitive rates of pay, • Opportunity to work in rewarding, long-term roles, • A supportive and transparent recruitment process, • If you are an enthusiastic SEN Teacher looking for a meaningful role where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.