Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: QTS
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum

 

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you believe in the power of nurture, communication, and rights to unlock every child’s potential?

If so, Bridgelea Primary School invites you to join our dedicated team of professionals who are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.

 

You will:

  • Plan and deliver engaging, adaptable lessons that support emotional regulation, communication, and academic development
  • Use small-step assessments linked to EHCP targets to track progress and inform planning
  • Collaborate closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and external professionals to provide a holistic learning experience
  • Implement positive behaviour support strategies rooted in co-regulation and restorative practice
  • Contribute actively to safeguarding, pastoral care, and multi-agency working to protect and promote children’s wellbeing
  • Support reintegration and transition planning for children moving between settings

Engage in ongoing professional development focused on SEMH, trauma-informed practice, and therapeutic approaches

 
 
 
 

We are looking for a nurturing, resilient, and reflective teacher who is deeply committed to the success and wellbeing of children with SEMH needs. You will be:

  • Passionate about understanding behaviour as communication and skilled in relational, low-arousal approaches to support children’s emotional regulation
  • Experienced in delivering personalised, scaffolded teaching that meets diverse communication and learning needs
  • Knowledgeable about trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, and the primary curriculum
  • Able to work collaboratively with families and multi-disciplinary teams, communicating sensitively and professionally
  • Committed to your own professional growth and eager to contribute to whole-school improvement
  • Emotionally regulated, adaptable, and driven by high expectations and unconditional positive regard for every child

Qualifications such as QTS and SEN training are essential, with additional accreditation in NASENCO, Team Teach, or therapeutic approaches highly desirable.

What We Offer

  • A supportive and inclusive working environment grounded in strong values of nurture and respect
  • Opportunities for high-impact professional development tailored to SEMH and therapeutic teaching
  • The chance to be part of a forward-thinking school with a clear vision and a commitment to continuous improvement
  • Collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams with a shared passion for making a difference
  • Competitive salary on the MPS/UPS scale plus SEN allowance
To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: kelly.eyre@bridgelea.manchester.sch.uk
 
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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Location

, , Manchester, , United Kingdom

Job ID

7845

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