Job Title: SEMH Primary Teacher
Location: Newcastle
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £160 - £200 per day
Are you a passionate SEMH Primary Teacher with experience supporting pupils who have struggled in mainstream education?
Do you have strong classroom management skills and the ability to manage challenging behaviour?
Can you create an engaging and supportive learning environment that helps pupils overcome barriers to education?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with an alternative education setting based in Newcastle, who are looking to appoint a dedicated SEMH Primary Teacher. The setting supports pupils who have struggled in mainstream education, providing an alternative learning environment that focuses on meeting their individual educational, social and emotional needs.
The school is looking to take on an enthusiastic SEMH Primary Teacher on a full-time, long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful SEMH Primary Teacher will be working across the Junior site, delivering engaging lessons, managing classroom challenges and supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to develop their confidence, behaviour and engagement with learning.
The successful SEMH Primary Teacher will have:
Qualified Teacher Status / QTS (ECTs are also welcome to apply)
Experience teaching within a primary school, alternative provision or SEMH setting
Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
Excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills
The ability to adapt lessons to meet individual learning needs
A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to teaching
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are an SEMH Primary Teacher interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 0191 580 7888
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
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