Location: Suffolk
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £140 - £220 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term to Permanent

Are you an experienced educator with a passion for supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist Primary SEMH school in Suffolk that is looking to recruit a dedicated and resilient Primary Teacher to join their team from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a setting where small class sizes, strong relationships and personalised learning are at the heart of everything they do. You will play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to education, develop confidence and self-esteem, and achieve both academically and emotionally.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is not essential for this role. However, applicants must have significant experience working with primary-aged children with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour, and be confident leading lessons and managing a classroom independently.

The Role:

As a Primary SEMH Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for primary-aged pupils.
• Support children with SEMH needs to re-engage with learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
• Use restorative and trauma-informed approaches to manage behaviour positively.
• Adapt lessons to meet a wide range of learning needs and abilities.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists and pastoral staff to provide the best outcomes for every pupil.
• Assess, monitor and celebrate pupil progress both academically and personally.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom where every child can thrive.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Extensive experience working with primary-aged pupils with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour.
• Experience leading lessons or teaching classes independently.
• QTS is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, resilient and empathetic approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children to achieve their full potential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

In Return, TeacherActive Offers:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible payment options.
• The opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent role within a rewarding specialist setting.

If you're an experienced educator looking to make a real difference within a Primary SEMH school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Bugsy Barclay on 01245 335 533 or email bugsy.barclay@teacheractive.com for more information.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and will be subject to the appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks in line with TeacherActive's safer recruitment procedures.