Primary SEMH​/Autism Teacher

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Our school will adopt the 4

DWW once we have a full team in place — and with the rollout already underway across the wider Group, now is the perfect time to join #team

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Job Title:
Primary SEMH/Autism Teacher

Location:
The Holden School, Leigh, WN7 4SB

Salary: £39,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm | Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Contract:
Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
December 2025
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

We are looking for an inspiring and resilient Primary SEMH Teacher to join our dedicated team and make a lasting difference in the lives of our pupils. You’ll bring creativity, compassion, and a commitment to helping every child succeed—academically, socially, and emotionally.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated learning differences. You’ll create a nurturing classroom environment that promotes confidence, curiosity, and independence, helping pupils to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.

You’ll also play a key role in supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing, working collaboratively with the wider school team, parents, and external professionals to ensure a consistent, holistic approach to each learner’s development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, creative lessons tailored to pupils’ individual learning needs across EYFS to KS2 levels.
• Teach core subjects—English and Maths—as well as supporting other areas of the curriculum.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support engagement, confidence, and emotional resilience.
• Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, providing regular feedback and adapting teaching accordingly.
• Contribute to and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and participate in EHCP reviews, ensuring each pupil’s needs are effectively met.
• Support the development of timetables, interventions, and strategies that promote positive behaviour and consistent progress.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team, families, and other professionals to support each pupil’s holistic development.

What We’re Looking For

• UK QTS (fully qualified teacher – this role is not suitable for ECTs).
• A degree in a relevant subject and PGCE or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience teaching pupils with SEMH, autism or additional needs, ideally across primary age ranges.
• Strong subject knowledge, particularly in English and Maths.
• A creative, flexible approach to teaching and learning.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A calm, patient, and reflective practitioner who thrives in a dynamic, supportive environment.

If you’re passionate about helping young people find confidence and joy in learning, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

About Us

The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School providing individualised curriculums for our students supported by our Class Teams, our Pastoral Team and our own Therapists.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of…