Job Description
PRIMARY TEACHER (KS2) SEMH SCHOOL BARKING & DAGENHAM
ASAP START
Are you an empathetic, resilient primary teacher? Are you looking for a change from mainstream teaching? Or perhaps you already have experience teaching an SEMH/SEN setting and are on the hunt for your next opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children? If so, keep reading!
SANZA Teaching Agency are currently recruiting for a primary teacher for a KS2 class (year 5 and year 6) at an SEMH school in Barking & Dagenham. The school specialises in educating young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
The students all have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) with SEMH needs as their primary need, and are unable to attend mainstream schooling.THE DETAILS
* ASAP start until 17 July 2026
* Small class of 4 students
* Learning support assistants/behaviour mentors in the class for support
* Potential or extension/permanency from Sept 2027 for the right candidate
* Full-time
* 1pm finish on a Friday
* Located close to Becontree station (District Line) and plenty of onsite parking
THE SCHOOL The school takes a restorative approach to behaviour, conflict and communication. They are committed to holistic development and offer a variety of therapies to their students. They are committed to empowering their students and are lead by a deep desire to have a positive, lasting impact, and change the life trajectory of vulnerable children.
ABOUT YOU
* Will hold QTS
* Will ideally have experience in an SEMH/PRU setting, although applications from primary teachers looking to transition from mainstream are encouraged
* Will have a strong commitment to safeguarding and protecting the needs and rights of children
* Believe in restorative practice and trauma- informed approaches
* A compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach
NEXT STEPS:
Click "apply now" to be considered for this wonderful opportunity as a primary teacher (SEMH) or contact Lauren McNaught @ SANZA Teaching Agency on or for more information.
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