Primary Teacher

Job Description:

The Youth Education Service are currently working in partnership with a school in Leasowe who are seeking a dedicated and passionate Primary SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) Teacher to join their remarkable team of highly qualified staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a KS2 class, delivering a tailored curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students with complex needs. The school has 3 sites ranging from KS1-KS4 and the majority of pupils have an EHCP.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a Primary curriculum for with a focus on SEMH needs.
• Adapt teaching strategies and specific lesson plans to meet individual learning needs.
• Liaise with support staff, therapists, and external agencies including parents and carers to ensure development of each young person.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress, implementing interventions where necessary.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH difficulties
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Nurturing but able to instil boundaries
• Preferably fully inducted however if you have previous experience supporting children outside of teaching this will be considered.

What We Offer:

• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR)
• 12 week temp to perm - Only work for us for 12 weeks and then transfer onto a school (permanent) contract
• Matched pay guarantee* (We will match or better your current pay if working via another agency)
• Continuous professional development and training (Access to 23 free training modules)
• Opportunities for career advancement - We will regularly review your goals and liaise with senior leaders in the school to discuss progression opportunities
• Round-the-clock support
• Regular networking events - As well as feeling part of a school team we want you to feel part of TYES so we regularly hold networking events where you will have the chance to meet other employees and our team!

Hours: 08:30 - 15:30

Start Date: 01/06/2026 (Earlier/later-start available)

Youth Education Service (YES) is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The Youth Education Service is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. Join us at TYES and help transform the future of education