SEN Teacher

Primary Teacher SEMH Teacher/SEN Teacher SEMH Specialist School Barking & Dagenham September 2026 Are you a primary teacher looking to make a meaningful impact and difference? Do you like the sound of working with vulnerable young people who are in need of a strong, positive role model? SANZA Teaching Agency are proudly recruiting on behalf of a small, nurturing independent provision in Barking & Dagenham. The school supports primary and secondary students who are unable to attend mainstream schooling due to significant Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. They are seeking a primary teacher (SEMH teacher/SEN teacher) to join their team from September 2026. The role: • You will be teaching a KS2 class • Small class (4- 5 students) • There are behaviour mentors in the class for support • The role is full-time • 1pm finish on a Friday • The school is located close to Becontree station (District Line) • Parking available • 1 year fixed- term contract, potential for permanency from there (or earlier, by negotiation) Why work as a primary teacher/SEMH Teacher/SEN Teacher? • Have the opportunity to support incredibly vulnerable young people and genuinely transform children's lives. • Have complete freedom and opportunity for creativity regarding teaching and learning. • Teaching such a small class allows for a highly personalised approach. • Get the chance to watch children who have been previously disengaged from education make progress they never thought they would make. • Develop specialist skills in trauma-informed practice, emotional regulation and therapeutic approaches. • Get to work with a multidisciplinary team that brings a broad skill set. • Celebrate progress that extends far beyond the classroom, helping students build confidence, resilience and self-esteem. About you: • Must have QTS • Must have experience as a primary teacher, ideally as an SEMH teacher/SEN teacher • Must have or be willing to develop expertise in SEMH, trauma-informed practice and attachment-aware approaches. • Must be calm, resilient and solution-focused in challenging situations. • Must have high expectations, while acknowledging individual barriers to learning. • Must be able to personalise learning to meet diverse needs. • Must have strong behaviour management skills centred on understanding and support rather than punishment. Next steps? Click "apply now" to be considered for this wonderful opportunity as a primary teacher (SEMH teacher/SEN Teacher) or contact Lauren McNaught @ SANZA Teaching Agency on or for more information.  #INDSANZA