SEMH Primary Teacher - KS2

SEMH Primary Teacher KS2 (Therapeutic Provision) Wandsworth, South West London £38,766 - £60,092 per annum September 2025 Start Full-Time Permanent Are you a Primary Teacher with the resilience, creativity, and compassion to work in a specialist SEMH setting? Do you want to teach in a school where your voice is heard, your well-being is valued, and your work truly matters?

We re working with a forward-thinking SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) specialist school in South West London. This school supports children aged 5 16, many of whom have experienced disrupted education, trauma, and exclusion. The school follows a trauma-informed, therapeutic model and provides outstanding pastoral and behavioural support.

This opportunity is to teach in the KS2 phase, with a small, well-supported class (up to 8 pupils) and a strong team around you.

The Role: SEMH Primary Teacher

Full-time teaching role, delivering a broad and accessible KS2 curriculum Small class sizes, with high staff-to-student ratios and embedded therapeutic support A strong emphasis on emotional regulation, routines, and re-engaging pupils in learning Collaborating with Learning Support Assistants, therapists, and behaviour mentors Supporting children who may show dysregulated behaviour linked to trauma or neurodiversity Using restorative practice, nurture-based approaches, and consistent boundaries

What We re Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Primary specialism preferred, but we re open Experience working in SEMH, PRUs, or alternative provisions is ideal, but we welcome teachers with mainstream experience who are passionate about inclusion Excellent behaviour management calm, consistent, and compassionate An understanding (or curiosity) around trauma-informed education, attachment needs, and therapeutic approaches Someone who believes in second chances, structure, and the power of relationships

Why This School?

A nurturing SEMH school with exceptional leadership Clear structures, embedded routines, and strong therapeutic values Weekly CPD, including Team Teach and trauma-informed practice A team that supports each other: no judgement, just problem-solving Permanent contract

Who Should Apply?

Experienced SEMH or alternative provision teachers Primary Teachers looking for a fresh challenge in a specialist setting Former mainstream teachers ready to make a real difference Anyone committed to inclusive education and long-term transformation

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