Primary SEMH/SEN Teacher – Small Class (4‑5) – Barking

About the role

We are recruiting a primary teacher with a specialism in Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) to join a small, nurturing independent provision in Barking & Dagenham. You will lead a KS2 class of four to five vulnerable pupils, delivering highly personalised learning in a supportive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver the KS2 curriculum for a small, mixed‑ability class.
• Implement trauma‑informed and attachment‑aware teaching strategies.
• Collaborate with behaviour mentors and a multidisciplinary team to support pupils' emotional regulation.
• Monitor progress and adapt learning plans to meet individual needs.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive classroom atmosphere and manage behaviour with understanding rather than punishment.

Required profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience as a primary teacher.
• Background in SEMH or SEN teaching, or a willingness to develop expertise in these areas.
• Calm, resilient, solution‑focused attitude in challenging situations.
• High expectations for pupils while recognising individual barriers to learning.

Required skills

• Strong behaviour management grounded in empathy.
• Ability to personalise learning and differentiate instruction.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed practice and therapeutic approaches.

What we offer

• One‑year fixed‑term contract with potential for permanency.
• Full‑time schedule finishing at 1 pm on Fridays.
• Close proximity to Becontree station and on‑site parking.
• Freedom to be creative in teaching methods and curriculum design.
• Opportunity to develop specialist SEMH skills within a multidisciplinary team.