SEMH Primary Teacher – Burgess Hill

Primary Teacher Required – Specialist SEMH Provision | Burgess Hill

We are working in partnership with a specialist provision in Burgess Hill that is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teacher to join their team from September 2026 on a permanent basis.

This nurturing and therapeutic setting supports children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), ADHD, and associated communication and behavioural difficulties. The school is committed to helping every pupil develop confidence, resilience, and a positive relationship with learning through a personalised and holistic approach.

The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and confident teaching across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Strong behaviour management skills, alongside a calm, patient and empathetic approach, are essential.

Pupils benefit from highly personalised learning programmes, small class sizes, and a supportive multidisciplinary team. The curriculum is designed to promote both academic progress and personal development, enabling pupils to achieve success in all areas of school life.

About the Role

• Full-time, permanent position starting September 2025
• Teaching a small class of 4–6 pupils
• Working with children who may present with SEMH needs, autism, attachment difficulties, trauma-related behaviours, and challenges with emotional regulation
• Delivering engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs
• Creating a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment
• Collaborating closely with support staff and wider professionals to support pupil outcomes
• Suitable for experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
• Previous SEND or SEMH experience is desirable but not essential
• Paid to scale

What You’ll Need

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Understanding of SEMH, autism and additional learning needs
• Flexibility, resilience and a positive attitude
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Ability to implement school policies and contribute positively to the wider school community

Why choose Engage?

1. We put the ambitions of our teachers first, ensuring you have the support to teach the way you want to, and pride ourselves on providing high levels of service to our teachers and support staff.
2. We are widely-recognised, giving us the reach we need to secure reliable work for our supply teachers.
3. Do you have friends or colleagues looking for work? Invite friends to join us & earn a £50 Amazon voucher when they work 5 days! You can refer friends from the UK or from overseas and you can refer as many people as you like! The sky’s the limit…
4. We pay our teachers in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid the same as a permanent employee, regardless of how many days you work.
5. You will have your own dedicated consultant, who is fully-trained to answer all your questions and provide ongoing support and guidance.
6. We will also invite you to our CPD training sessions, which are delivered by our in-house team of former senior leaders, and are entirely free to attend!

I’m interested – how do I apply?

Great! If you meet the criteria to become a supply teacher with Engage, you can apply below or contact us directly.

All applicants require the appropriate qualifications and training.

If you don’t hear from us within 2 working days, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we’ll keep your CV on file and get in touch if something suitable comes up. (You can still apply for our other roles, too!)

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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We look forward to working with you!