Primary Teacher – Specialist SEMH Setting Job Colchester Essex

Job start date: 01/09/2026 | Pay: £145 - £233 Per DAY MPS plus SEN Allowence | School type: SEN School

Current opening! Primary Teacher – Specialist SEMH Setting – Colchester

At 4myschools, we believe great teachers change lives, and this is a fantastic opportunity to do exactly that. A specialist provision in Colchester, currently seeking a passionate Primary Teacher to join their dedicated team from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference within a setting that places children at the centre of everything it does. The school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside additional needs such as Autism, ADHD and communication difficulties, and adopts a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to education. In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and creative lessons tailored to the needs of individual learners, ensuring all pupils are supported to achieve meaningful progress both academically and emotionally. You will build strong, positive relationships with pupils, using a nurturing and consistent approach to support behaviour and engagement. Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and external professionals, you will contribute to a holistic support network around each child, ensuring learning is accessible, relevant and inspiring. You will be expected to plan differentiated lessons, assess pupil progress, adapt learning strategies where needed, and create a calm and inclusive classroom environment that supports both learning and personal development. The role requires resilience, flexibility and a proactive mindset, as you will be supporting pupils with complex behaviours and varied learning needs. The setting itself offers a unique and highly supportive environment, where staff benefit from ongoing professional development and therapeutic training. The school promotes a collaborative ethos, ensuring staff feel valued and equipped to deliver outstanding outcomes. With a strong focus on relationships, wellbeing and high aspirations, this provision is committed to enabling every pupil to reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point.

• Contract duration: Temporary (Long Term), Contract (Fixed Duration), Ongoing, Temp-to-Perm
• Contract type: FULL_TIME, PART_TIME, TEMPORARY – Hours: 08:30-4:30
• Age groups: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3

About the ideal candidate

The ideal candidate should be proactive  and capable working with pupils in a SEN School setting.

The successful applicant will be someone who can build positive relationships, adapt to different classroom environments, and support pupils with a range of learning needs.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic teacher who has experience working within a primary setting, ideally with exposure to SEMH or SEND environments. You should have a strong understanding of adapting the curriculum to meet diverse needs and be confident teaching a broad primary curriculum, including core subjects. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills, a nurturing and patient approach, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with pupils who may present with challenging behaviours. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team are essential.

Your benefits working with 4myschools

• Competitive rates & weekly pay for temp roles.
• Quick & easy application.
• No umbrella company, we pay you fairly & responsibly.
• We never hold back your holiday pay!
• Our experienced consultants listen to your needs.
• Access to CPD & training opportunities.

Essential requirements

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – we can help you apply. 
Right to work in the UK. 
Relevant experience or qualifications in education or childcare (desirable). 
Dedication to safeguarding children. 
QTS 
 
 
 
 

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