SEMH Primary Teacher (with SEN Allowance)- Heme Hempstead- Education and Training
Salary: £34,398 - £46,839 per annum (according to experience) + SEN Allowance (£2,787)
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Academics is acting as an agency in relation to this vacancy.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Primary Teacher to join a trauma-informed SEMH primary setting in Hemel Hempstead where relationships are at the heart of everything we do.
This school adopts an attachment and trauma-informed approach, underpinned by the belief that high expectations must always be held with humanity. This is not about low standards or free passes - it's about ensuring that children feel safe, understood, and supported to achieve their very best.
We are looking for an SEMH Primary Teacher who:
Knows that structure and predictability provide safety.
Holds boundaries without battles.
Refuses to give up on any child, ever.
Teaches with creativity, clarity, and calm.
As an SEMH Primary Teacher, you will be part of a supportive team using regulation, reparation, and relational leadership to teach children how to succeed and manage emotions, not simply to comply. You will plan creative, personalised learning and set high standards for every child's progress.
We offer:
A small, friendly, and supportive team.
Access to clinical supervision and continuous professional development.
Opportunities to innovate and shape practice.
Prioritised staff well-being support.
A relational and neuroscientific approach to behaviour and learning.
You will:
Be an enthusiastic and reflective teacher with a strong grasp of primary and/or early years pedagogy.
Demonstrate flexibility and creativity in adapting teaching to individual needs.
Build strong, trusting relationships with children who may have experienced trauma or who have additional diagnoses such as ASD or ADHD.
Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to support each child's holistic development.
Believe wholeheartedly that every child can make progress with the right support and approach.
If you are a passionate SEMH Primary Teacher looking to make a real difference in Hemel Hempstead, we would love to hear from you.
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