Primary SEMH Teacher
| Posting date: | 14 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 December 2025 |
| Location: | WN7 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 295211FAJ |
Summary
How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Our school will adopt the 4DWW once we have a full team in place — and with the rollout already underway across the wider Group, now is the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Primary SEMH Teacher
Location: The Holden School, Leigh, WN7 4SB
Salary: £39,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm (Tuesday until 4:30pm)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: December 2025
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship
We are looking for an inspiring and resilient Primary SEMH Teacher to join our dedicated team and make a lasting difference in the lives of our pupils. You’ll bring creativity, compassion, and a commitment to helping every child succeed—academically, socially, and emotionally.
About the Role
In this role, you’ll plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated learning differences. You’ll create a nurturing classroom environment that promotes confidence, curiosity, and independence, helping pupils to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.
You’ll also play a key role in supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing, working collaboratively with the wider school team, parents, and external professionals to ensure a consistent, holistic approach to each learner’s development.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver high-quality, creative lessons tailored to pupils’ individual learning needs across EYFS to KS2 levels.
Teach core subjects—English and Maths—as well as supporting other areas of the curriculum.
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support engagement, confidence, and emotional resilience.
Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, providing regular feedback and adapting teaching accordingly.
Contribute to and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and participate in EHCP reviews, ensuring each pupil’s needs are effectively met.
Support the development of timetables, interventions, and strategies that promote positive behaviour and consistent progress.
Work closely with the senior leadership team, families, and other professionals to support each pupil’s holistic development.
What We’re Looking For
UK QTS (fully qualified teacher – this role is not suitable for ECTs).
A degree in a relevant subject and PGCE or equivalent qualification.
Proven experience teaching pupils with SEMH, autism or additional needs, ideally across primary age ranges.
Strong subject knowledge, particularly in English and Maths.
A creative, flexible approach to teaching and learning.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
A calm, patient, and reflective practitioner who thrives in a dynamic, supportive environment.
If you’re passionate about helping young people find confidence and joy in learning, we’d love to welcome you to our team.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Our school will adopt the 4DWW once we have a full team in place — and with the rollout already underway across the wider Group, now is the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: Primary SEMH Teacher
Location: The Holden School, Leigh, WN7 4SB
Salary: £39,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm (Tuesday until 4:30pm)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: December 2025
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship
We are looking for an inspiring and resilient Primary SEMH Teacher to join our dedicated team and make a lasting difference in the lives of our pupils. You’ll bring creativity, compassion, and a commitment to helping every child succeed—academically, socially, and emotionally.
About the Role
In this role, you’ll plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated learning differences. You’ll create a nurturing classroom environment that promotes confidence, curiosity, and independence, helping pupils to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.
You’ll also play a key role in supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing, working collaboratively with the wider school team, parents, and external professionals to ensure a consistent, holistic approach to each learner’s development.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver high-quality, creative lessons tailored to pupils’ individual learning needs across EYFS to KS2 levels.
Teach core subjects—English and Maths—as well as supporting other areas of the curriculum.
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support engagement, confidence, and emotional resilience.
Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, providing regular feedback and adapting teaching accordingly.
Contribute to and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and participate in EHCP reviews, ensuring each pupil’s needs are effectively met.
Support the development of timetables, interventions, and strategies that promote positive behaviour and consistent progress.
Work closely with the senior leadership team, families, and other professionals to support each pupil’s holistic development.
What We’re Looking For
UK QTS (fully qualified teacher – this role is not suitable for ECTs).
A degree in a relevant subject and PGCE or equivalent qualification.
Proven experience teaching pupils with SEMH, autism or additional needs, ideally across primary age ranges.
Strong subject knowledge, particularly in English and Maths.
A creative, flexible approach to teaching and learning.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
A calm, patient, and reflective practitioner who thrives in a dynamic, supportive environment.
If you’re passionate about helping young people find confidence and joy in learning, we’d love to welcome you to our team.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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