Job description

KS1/2 Teacher – Full-time, long-term temporary role starting as soon as possible

Learners benefit from a nurturing and structured environment where staff build positive relationships and help pupils make steady progress. Leaders are committed to providing personalised support, and pupils respond well to clear routines that promote engagement and emotional development. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils feel secure, valued, and ready to learn.

This role offers the opportunity to support pupils with SEMH needs, including those with ASD and ADHD, in a setting that prioritises emotional well-being, consistency, and tailored learning approaches. You will play a key role in helping pupils access learning successfully through supportive relationships and thoughtful adaptation of classroom practice.

Duties as KS1/2 Teacher:

Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for KS1 and KS2 pupils with diverse needs.
Adapt teaching strategies to support pupils with SEMH, ASD, and ADHD.
Create a calm, supportive classroom environment that encourages positive behaviour.
Work closely with support staff to implement personalised learning plans.
Assess pupil progress and provide clear, constructive feedback.
Foster resilience, confidence, and independence in learners.
Uphold safeguarding standards and prioritise pupil welfare.

Ideal KS1/2 Teacher:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching KS1 and/or KS2.
Strong understanding of SEMH, ASD, and ADHD needs and effective support strategies.
Ability to build positive relationships and establish trust with learners.
Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
Resilience, patience, and a reflective approach to teaching.
Commitment to promoting pupil well-being and academic development.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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