SEMH Unit Teacher

Maidenhall Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8LD

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  2 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale

SEMH Unit Teacher job summary

SEMH teacher (1:1/small groups) - Maidenhall Primary School

Are you passionate about supporting children with SEMH needs?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a class teacher (for small groups) at The Bridge. The Bridge, based at Maidenhall Primary School forms part of Luton’s Primary SEMH Service.

The overarching intention of the Primary SEMH Service is to provide outreach support and early intervention to schools through guiding, advising and modelling approaches that manage the needs of children with SEMH difficulties within their existing school. The fostering of Therapeutic Thinking as an approach to creating a culture shift in managing and meeting the needs of children is central to the service.

Where outreach support at tier 1 is not able to meet needs, pupils may be offered tier 2 short-term placements within The Bridge.

We are looking to recruit a teacher to plan and deliver bespoke education packages for individual pupils and small groups, focused on meeting SEMH needs, maintaining connection with the pupil’s home school and facilitating re-integration back into their mainstream setting or an alternative specialist setting where appropriate.

If trauma-informed, relational practice is your strength this could be the role for you.

This is a real opportunity to make a difference in our children’s lives! Our reward is their excited response to everything from trips and visits to spending a night camping on the school field! “Pupils rise to the challenge of teachers’ high expectations. They do this with pride and gratitude. From the moment pupils start school, they are excited to learn new things.” Ofsted 2021.

Maidenhall is a 3-4 form entry school serving a multicultural but predominantly South Asian community in the centre of Luton. The Senior and Middle Leadership Teams have a good blend of experience and a willingness to go the extra mile. The budget is healthy and the school is well resourced. The local Area Partnership of schools is particularly strong and supportive, as is the Governing Body.

The successful candidate will understand what we do well but have the insight and confidence to bring fresh ideas to build on these strengths. They will expand on the excellent foundations which are already in place and accelerate our journey to becoming an outstanding school. They will also recognise the importance of balancing the well being of the children and staff with the desire to achieve the best outcomes for all.

Give the highest priority to the quality of education by ensuring that all children including those with additional needs benefit from the highest standard of teaching which helps to prepare them for an ever-changing world.

Have the vision, passion and enthusiasm to motivate and inspire children and staff to reach their full potential.

Are able to build a strong rapport with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community.

Provide the highest levels of support for staff well-being and in their professional development.

Have experience across all primary phases and experience of leading others

Have personal and professional integrity and are visible and approachable with the resilience to meet the day to day challenges of this role.

A positive, caring ethos with children and learning at the heart of all we do.

Happy, well behaved children who are enthusiastic, motivated and engaged learners.

Talented, friendly and supportive staff.

A commitment to high quality professional development.

Good relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.

-Experience working with children (special behaviour experience)

-Passion for supporting pupils learning and development.

-Strong classroom management and communication skills.

First-rate facilities including 2 large halls with dedicated changing rooms, 2 libraries, outdoor play spaces, a field and a good sized car park with designated parking.

Air conditioning in all classrooms as standard to make a better learning environment for both staff and children.

Excellent IT infrastructure.

A good CPD programme aimed at all staff levels.

Closing date: Monday 9th February 2026

Interview week commencing : Friday 13th February 2026

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Shabana UlHaq, our HR Administrator, to arrange a visit. For further information and an application pack, please visit our website http://maidenhallprimary.co.uk/category/vacancies

All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Maidenhall Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 670 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Maidenhall Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maidenhall-primary-school

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