Inclusion Teacher – SEMH 
Location: York
Start Date: April 2026
Contract: Full-Time for 1-Year Maternity Cover

Castle Education is working with specialist provision in York to recruit a Primary Teacher for a maternity cover starting in April 2026.
This is not a typical upper-KS2 class. You will teach a small group of 6 pupils working at Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2 levels within a highly supportive SEMH environment.

🌟 Why This Role Is Different

• Class size of just 6 pupils
• High staff-to-pupil ratios
• Strong therapeutic and pastoral support
• Flexibility to personalise the curriculum
• Equal focus on emotional development and academic progress

🏫 About the ProvisionThe setting supports pupils aged 5–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who find mainstream settings challenging.

The primary phase offers:

• Highly personalised learning
• Adapted National Curriculum delivery
• Strong focus on literacy, phonics and core skills
• Explicit teaching of emotional regulation and social development
• A holistic approach including PSHCE and wellbeing

Teachers are trusted to use their professional judgement to deliver meaningful differentiation and build strong, consistent relationships with pupils.
✅ The Ideal Primary Teacher Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching in a primary setting
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs
• Strong behaviour management rooted in relationship-building
• Confidence delivering highly differentiated lessons
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

🎯 This Role Would Suit a Teacher Who:

• Wants to work with smaller groups
• Values depth of learning over pace
• Is passionate about inclusive, trauma-informed practice
• Wants to see measurable impact in confidence and attainment

🤝 What We Offer

• Weekly pay
• CPD, mentorship and consultant support
• Collaborative, inclusive school environment
• Recognition for your impact
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference

📧 Apply NowTo apply for the Primary Teacher role in York, Please apply or send your CV directly to:
📩 education@castle-employment.co.uk