Primary Teacher

Job Role: Primary Teacher
Location: Somerset
Duration: Ongoing, Full-Time
Start Date: December 2026
Salary: £174–£224 Per Day

Primary Teacher

Are you a passionate and experienced Primary Teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Are you looking for an exciting new teaching opportunity in Somerset?

Balfor Recruitment is currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary School Teacher to join a supportive and forward-thinking school in Somerset. The successful candidate will have experience delivering a differentiated and inclusive curriculum and be committed to helping pupils achieve their full academic, social and emotional potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Primary Teacher who is passionate about SEN education, inclusive teaching and supporting individual learning needs.

You will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating classroom environment where pupils feel confident, valued and supported. You will use creative and adaptable teaching strategies to encourage independence, build confidence and develop a genuine love of learning.

Primary Teacher Responsibilities

As a Primary School Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated Primary lessons for pupils aged 7–19.
• Adapting lessons and teaching strategies to meet a wide range of SEN and additional learning needs.
• Creating a safe, calm and sensory-considerate classroom environment.
• Differentiating tasks, learning materials and assessments according to pupils’ individual abilities, needs and interests.
• Using visual supports, structured routines and sensory-friendly teaching approaches.
• Supporting positive behaviour management and maintaining high levels of pupil engagement.
• Setting clear, achievable and measurable learning objectives.
• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching approaches where necessary.
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, support staff and other professionals.
• Promoting pupils’ independence, confidence, wellbeing and personal development.

Primary Teacher Requirements

To be considered for this Primary Teacher vacancy in Somerset, you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Essential
• Previous experience working with SEN pupils – Essential
• Experience planning and delivering differentiated lessons.
• A nurturing, patient and empathetic approach to teaching.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Adaptability and resilience when supporting pupils with a range of individual needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with pupils, colleagues and families.
• A genuine passion for providing high-quality, inclusive education.

What You’ll Get in Return

As a Primary Teacher working with Balfor Recruitment, you will receive:

• A competitive daily rate of £174–£224 per day.
• Full-time, ongoing teaching opportunities.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within SEN education.
• Support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
• Access to further teaching opportunities across Somerset.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ education, development and wellbeing.

Balfor Recruitment has proudly supported schools and education professionals for many years, connecting talented teachers with rewarding opportunities across the education sector.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Primary Teacher with QTS and SEN experience looking for your next teaching opportunity in Somerset, we would love to hear from you.

Click “Apply Now” to submit your CV or contact James at Balfor Recruitment for a confidential discussion about this vacancy and your next career opportunity.

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About Balfor Recruitment

Balfor Recruitment is an award-winning recruitment agency providing temporary, contract and permanent staffing solutions across the public, private and non-profit sectors.

With over 20 years of recruitment experience, we specialise in supplying education professionals including:

• SEN Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Primary and Secondary Teachers and Support Staff
• Nursery Nurses and Nursery Assistants
• Further Education (FE) Lecturers
• Note Takers and Academic Support Workers
• BSL Signers and Dyslexia Tutors

We are proud members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Candidate pay rates align with the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR), meaning eligible qualified supply teachers can receive pay in line with the appropriate teaching scale.

Balfor Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are committed to Safer Recruitment and all appointments are subject to the appropriate vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check where applicable.

Balfor Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.