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Job Title: SEN Primary School Teacher (Behaviour Specialist)
Location: St Helens, Merseyside
Start Date: 22nd September 2025
Contract Type: Long-Term
Salary: 160- 220 per day
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs?
An inclusive and nurturing Special Educational Needs (SEN) primary school in St Helens is seeking a committed and skilled SEN Teacher with strong behaviour management skills to join their dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced SEN professional or a mainstream teacher with SEN experience looking to support pupils with a wide range of needs, including SEMH, ASC, ADHD and behavioural challenges.
About the Role:
- Plan and deliver tailored, engaging lessons for pupils with a range of complex needs.
- Foster a safe, positive learning environment that promotes emotional regulation and resilience.
- Implement and lead on individual behaviour support plans (BSPs) and risk assessments.
- Work collaboratively with TAs, pastoral staff and parents/carers.
- Use de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed approaches to behaviour management.
What We're Looking For:
- A qualified teacher (QTS) with experience in SEN and/or behaviour-focused settings.
- Strong understanding of positive behaviour support, attachment-aware and trauma-informed practices.
- A calm, consistent approach to managing behaviour and promoting emotional well-being.
- Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced disruption or trauma.
- A flexible, resilient mindset and a genuine passion for inclusive education.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team committed to professional development.
- Ongoing CPD, including Safeguarding and behaviour management training.
- A welcoming, well-resourced school environment that values staff well-being.
- Opportunities to make a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable children.
Application Deadline: 19th September 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful candidate.
