Primary Teacher

Primary Teacher – Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Full‑time, permanent position starting September. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience.

You will lead a small class of Key Stage 1 or 2 pupils with additional diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Condition, ADHD, attachment difficulties and trauma‑related needs. The role focuses on creating a safe, predictable and engaging learning environment, rebuilding trust in education and supporting students to achieve academic progress while managing emotional regulation and personal development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering a highly differentiated curriculum that is accessible, engaging and tailored to individual needs.
• Adapting lessons to be flexible, creative and responsive to balancing academic progress with emotional regulation and relationship‑building.
• Managing challenging behaviour using positive, consistent and relational strategies.
• Tracking progress, contributing to EHCP targets and working collaboratively with wider professionals and families to ensure joined‑up support for every pupil.
• Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, including therapists and behaviour specialists, to support both educational and emotional needs.

• A strong understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Experience in adapting curriculum content to meet a wide range of learning needs.
• Ability to build meaningful, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced educational disruption.
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour using positive, consistent and relational strategies.
• A calm, reflective and resilient teaching style.
• A commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for all learners.
• Experience with ASD, ADHD, de‑escalation techniques or restorative approaches is highly beneficial but not essential.
• An understanding of EHCPs and experience working within a multidisciplinary team is desirable.

• Competitive pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to a wide range of specialist SEND opportunities.
• Free access to high‑quality CPD training covering SEMH, trauma‑informed practice, behaviour management, autism awareness, attachment theory and inclusive teaching strategies.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or other criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be required to provide an up‑to‑date DBS or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on their behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with DfE guidelines.

If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.