Teacher - Primary (Early Years)

Teacher - Primary (Early Years)

Job Summary

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date:
26/08/2026

Advert End Date:
06/09/2026 23:59

Salary:
We will consider all salaries from M1 up to M6 for this role. In addition, we pay £2,885.00, SEN allowance for this role.

Job Category:
Education

Vacancy ID:
301187

Employment Location:
NE15 8HW

Closing date:
6 Sep

Further Information

Talbot House Children's Charity are looking to recruit an experienced Primary Teacher / Early Years Teacher to work with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, trauma and attachment, some of our pupils have multiple needs. This role is to teach Early Years (Key Stage 1 & 2).

You will demonstrate excellent knowledge of the curriculum, classroom management skills and high expectations for all pupils to achieve their potential and have current or recent experience of working with Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 pupils. Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, and meet the expectations set out in the Teachers' Standards.

To apply, applicants must hold QTS.

The applicant must have excellent knowledge of the curriculum, classroom management skills and high expectations for all pupils to achieve their potential.

The suitable applicants must have experience of working with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, Trauma and attachment, some of pupils may have multiple needs.

We are a non-maintained specialist school with pupils ranging from Reception to Key Stage 4. Class sizes are rarely bigger than 6 pupils.

See our Job Description and Personal Specification for full details of the vacancy. If you believe you have what it takes to become part of our fantastic team please apply.

Hours of work: 39 hours per week during term time (from time to time Teachers may be required to work outside of these hours, for example school staff might be required to attend school on GCSE results day). Working hours are: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, and Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm (we do offer alternative hours, Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, and Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm, to help with childcare or mother needs, you could also combine a later start Monday to Thursday, but chose the earlier start time on a Friday).

Salary: we will consider all salaries for this role, and will offer a salary equivalent to M1 up to M6. In addition, we pay £2,787.00, SEN allowance for this role.

Start date: as soon as possible pending your notice period requirements, we would delay a start date for the right candidate).

Working at the Charity you will:

• receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary.
• receive many additional benefits such as employer assist programme (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
• work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
• be provided with free meals while at work.
• be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
• be refunded paid membership to Blue Light and membership to Charity Workers Discount.
• join the Teachers Pension Scheme.
• attend staff events. be working with a passionate team.
• be issued with uniform items to use if you wish to wear them.
• have opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.

If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR on: or email: hr@talbothousecc.org.uk

To apply please fully complete our application form, using the personal specification to help you complete the 'Personal Statement' section of the form. Applicants who read our Tips for Applicants document before completing this section of our application form are more likely to be offered an interview. You will find our Tips for Applicants document and Application Form attached above. Please send your completed application form to: hr@talbothousecc.org.uk

We can only accept a Charity Application Form for this role. We are not able to accept CVs for any role. If you submit a CV it will not be reviewed. Please view our safer recruitment policy. Applicants should be aware that any relevant issues arising from their declarations and references will be addressed at interview.

?Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday, 6 September 2026 (please note: we reserve the right to short list, interview and close this vacancy early, or extend the deadline, depending on the level of response).

??Shortlisting: w/c Monday, 7 September 2026

If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR on or email the HR Department at:

hr@talbothousecc.org.uk

Note: The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment (see full policy details on our website). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances and continued subscription to the DBS Update Service.

Supporting documents

• Teacher Early Years - Job Description and Person Spec. July 2026.pdf (115.93 KB)
• 02. Tips for Applicants - Feb 2024.pdf (86.91 KB)
• 01. THCC Application Form - Updated 2026.docx (100.15 KB)
• 05. Diversity Monitoring Form - Feb 2025.doc (184.0 KB)

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Talbot House Children's Charity are looking to recruit an experienced Primary Teacher / Early Years Teacher to work with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, trauma and attachment, some of our pupils have multiple needs. This role is to teach Early Years (Key Stage 1 & 2). You will demonstrate excellent knowledge of the curriculum, classroom management skills and high expectations for all pupils to achieve their potential and have current or recent experience of working with Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 pupils. Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, and meet the expectations set out in the Teachers' Standards. To apply, applicants must hold QTS. The applicant must have excellent knowledge of the curriculum, classroom management skills and high expectations for all pupils to achieve their potential. The suitable applicants must have experience of working with SEN pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, Trauma and attachment, some of pupils may have multiple needs. We are a non-maintained specialist school with pupils ranging from Reception to Key Stage 4. Class sizes are rarely bigger than 6 pupils.

Hours of work: 39 hours per week during term time (from time to time Teachers may be required to work outside of these hours, for example school staff might be required to attend school on GCSE results day). Working hours are: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, and Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm (we do offer alternative hours, Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, and Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm, to help with childcare or mother needs, you could also combine a later start Monday to Thursday, but chose the earlier start time on a Friday). Salary: we will consider all salaries for this role, and will offer a salary equivalent to M1 up to M6. In addition, we pay £2,787.00, SEN allowance for this role. Start date: as soon as possible pending your notice period requirements, we would delay a start date for the right candidate). Working at the Charity you will:

• receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary.
• receive many additional benefits such as employer assist programme (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
• work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
• be provided with free meals while at work.
• be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
• be refunded paid membership to Blue Light and membership to Charity Workers Discount.
• join the Teachers Pension Scheme.
• attend staff events.be working with a passionate team.
• be issued with uniform items to use if you wish to wear them.
• have opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.