SEMH Primary Teacher
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,916 to £51,047 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 April 2026 |
| Location: | Salisbury, Wiltshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 206126 |
Summary
Primary SEMH Teacher (QTS) Salisbury Temp to Perm
Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated and resilient Primary SEMH Teacher (QTS) to join a specialist setting in Salisbury on a temp-to-perm basis starting after Easter. This role focuses on teaching and supporting primary pupils who require a nurturing, structured, and highly adapted approach to learning due to Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).
The school is seeking a teacher who is calm, consistent, and passionate about helping young pupils who may have experienced challenges in their educational journey. You'll be delivering tailored lessons in a small-class environment, supported by an experienced team who all work together to prioritise emotional wellbeing and engagement.
This is an incredibly rewarding, relationship-focused role where your patience and persistence will have a lasting impact.
The Role:
Teach a small group of primary pupils with SEMH needs
Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons based on individual needs
Provide routine, boundaries, and a supportive classroom atmosphere
Use trauma-informed and restorative approaches to behaviour
Work closely with support staff, SENCO, and specialist teams
Plan personalised learning pathways and track individual progress
Focus on emotional development, communication, and core academic skills
Support rein education through patience and consistency
Ideal Candidate:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) essential
Experience in SEMH, SEN, PRU, or challenging behaviour settings is ideal
Comfortable teaching mixed-ability primary groups in a small setting
Calm, resilient, and committed to building meaningful relationships
Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
Able to adapt learning creatively to meet a wide range of needs
Keen to grow into a permanent role following the temp-to-perm period
Contract Details:
Position: Primary SEMH Teacher
Location: Salisbury
Start: After Easter
Pay: £32,916 - £51,047 per annum
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm
Setting: SEMH (primary aged pupils)
Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
QTS required
SEMH/SEN experience desirable but not essential
Safeguarding training required (can be provided)
Training in positive handling/restorative approaches beneficial
Eligibility Requirements:
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Two recent teaching references
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
Free accredited CPD, including SEMH, safeguarding & behaviour support
A dedicated consultant throughout the process
A clear pathway to permanent employment
A rewarding opportunity to make a significant difference in a specialist setting
If you're a QTS primary practitioner looking for a meaningful, long-term SEMH role starting after Easter with the chance to go permanent we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV.