Primary PPA Teacher – Full-Time or Part-Time

SEMH & Complex Needs Specialist Provision
Location: Dover, Kent
Start: ASAP

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of children who need
you most?
Do you thrive in a nurturing, therapeutic, and
supportive school environment?
If so, we would
love to hear from you!

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Primary PPA Teacher to join our
dedicated and skilled team. This role offers both full-time
and part-time options and is perfect for someone who wants
to make a meaningful impact, every single day.

You will teach across primary classes (Y1–Y6) providing high-quality
PPA cover, delivering engaging lessons, and building strong, positive
relationships with some of the most vulnerable pupils in Kent.

Our pupils have EHCPs for SEMH
needs, often alongside ASD and moderate
learning difficulties. Many join us after being out of school for some
time — but with the right support, our pupils re-engage,
rebuild confidence, and learn to thrive.

Why us?

Elms School is a nurturing, therapeutic, restorative
school committed to helping pupils develop:

• Self-regulation
• Respect for themselves and others
• Emotional understanding
• Personal responsibility

Our approaches include:
Thrive
Restorative Practices
Trauma-Informed Approaches
Attachment-Aware Strategies
Team Teach
Therapeutic support from in-house practitioners and a
SaLT HLTA

We also offer:

• Forest School development
• Specialist areas (Sports Hall, ICT Suite, DT, Science, Art, Music,
  Food Tech)
• Supported transitions & strong parental engagement
• Breakfast on arrival and a calm start to every day

What We’re Looking For

A Primary Teacher who:

• Is creative, resilient, and child-centred
• Has strong behaviour management rooted in
  relationships, not punishment
• Can deliver engaging lessons across the primary curriculum
• Is reflective, adaptable, and calm under pressure
• Wants to work in a therapeutic, multi-agency environment
• Brings warmth, empathy, consistency, and high expectations

Experience in SEMH/SEND is desirable, but passion
and the right mindset are even more important — full training is provided.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering inspiring lessons across different primary classes
• Supporting pupils with SEMH, ASD, and complex needs
• Working closely with support staff, therapists, and the wider team
• Using restorative and trauma-informed approaches
• Helping pupils rebuild trust in adults, school, and learning
• Contributing to a positive, safe, and nurturing environment

Join a School That Makes a Difference

Our School is a place where pupils learn to regulate, connect, and
grow — and where staff are valued, supported, and trained to excel.

If you want a role where your work genuinely changes lives,
this is it.

Apply Today