primary sen teacher.

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher (QTS) dedicated to Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you excel at guiding young learners (aged 4-11) who face complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges and require additional support to unlock their full potential?

Randstad Education is actively partnering with specialist PRUs and SEMH schools across the Bolton, Greater Manchester area to recruit an inspiring and resilient educator for a long-term, full-time, term-time only position starting September 2025, with potential for a permanent role.

Why This Role?

• Make a Significant Difference: Be a pivotal figure in shaping young lives, helping pupils re-engage with education, master behaviour, and build vital life skills.
• Competitive Pay & Support: Enjoy very competitive rates of pay with full AWR compliance and no hidden deductions. Benefit from the guidance of a dedicated, honest, and trustworthy consultant.
• Professional Growth: Access free accredited career and professional development training to enhance your expertise in SEN and SEMH.
• Work-Life Balance: This is a full-time, term-time only role, providing excellent work-life flexibility.

The Opportunity: As an SEN Primary Teacher in our partner PRUs and SEMH schools, you will be responsible for crafting highly personalised and impactful learning experiences:

• Differentiated Learning & EHCP Implementation: Design and deliver meticulously tailored lessons and interventions, strictly following each pupil's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and individual behaviour management plans to address complex social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Behaviour & Emotional Coaching: Proactively teach and coach pupils in emotional regulation techniques and positive coping mechanisms. Expertly respond to and de-escalate challenging behaviours to ensure a calm and safe learning environment.
• Engaging & Flexible Pedagogy: Re-ignite pupils curiosity and passion for learning through highly creative, flexible, and engaging teaching approaches that consider past educational disruption and diverse learning styles.
• Collaborative & Holistic Support: Work seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team (e.g., therapists, social workers, support staff) and families to deliver comprehensive pastoral care and develop crucial life skills alongside academic progress.
• Safeguarding & Advocacy: Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection given the inherent vulnerability of pupils in PRUs and SEMH settings. Act as a positive role model and advocate for student potential.

What You'll Bring: To thrive in this critical SEMH Teacher role, you need:

• Unshakeable Patience & Resilience: A deep understanding that challenging behaviours are often a form of communication, coupled with limitless patience and the ability to remain calm and child-focused.
• Profound Empathy & Non-Judgmental Approach: An innate understanding that behaviours stem from trauma or unmet needs, fostering trust through unconditional positive regard.
• Mastery of Behavioural Support: Expert in proactive management, trigger recognition, plan implementation, and advanced de-escalation skills.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Essential UK QTS.
• Extensive Primary Curriculum Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the Primary Curriculum.
• Relevant Experience: Proven ability to implement effective behaviour management techniques to foster a secure and supportive learning environment for all students. Minimum 3 months recent TA experience in a UK school (referenced) is also a plus.
• Enhanced DBS: Must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain).

Apply Now! Email your CV directly to aaron.jones@randstad.co.uk or call Aaron at our Manchester branch on 0161 240 1411 today!