Alternative Provision Teacher(SEMH)

Parker Smith Inclusion; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an SEMH Teacher in Merton. The role involves delivering lessons with a therapeutic approach to support students with SEMH needs. Ideal candidates should hold QTS or have relevant experience, demonstrating a passion for mental health and inclusion. This is a full-time position with ongoing training opportunities and potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term roles with potential for permanence

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher or unqualified with relevant experience.
• Genuine passion for inclusion and mental health.
• Emotionally resilient and creative in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons with a therapeutic approach.
• Create a calm and engaging learning environment.
• Work with support staff and external agencies.

Skills

Support students with SEMH needs

Passion for inclusion and mental health

Experience with vulnerable young people

Calm under pressure

Creative approach to learning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Relevant experience (youth worker, HLTA)

Job description

Overview

SEMH Teacher Make a Difference Every Day
Location: Merton
Start Date: October Half Term
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: For teachers who hold QTS: £194.21 - £258.84. For Unqualified Teachers: £115.91 - £160 (depending on experience)
Via Parker Smith Inclusion

The Role

Deliver lessons across the curriculum with a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach
Support students aged with SEMH needs, some of whom may have additional diagnoses such as ADHD, ASD, or PTSD.
Create a calm, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
Work closely with support staff, therapists, and external agencies to meet individual student needs.
Contribute to a nurturing school culture where every young person is seen, heard, and supported

You Might Be

• A qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS), or Unqualified but with relevant experience e.g., youth worker, HLTA, learning mentor, or support worker
• Someone with a genuine passion for inclusion and mental health
• Experienced in working with vulnerable or challenging young people, ideally in a school or care setting
• Calm under pressure, emotionally resilient, and creative in your approach to learning

Why Parker Smith Inclusion?

• Specialists in SEND recruitment, we know our schools and care about the right fit
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long-term roles with the potential for permanent employment
• A commitment to ethical and inclusive recruitment

Apply Now

If you're ready to be the adult a young person needs, apply today to join a team that believes in relationship-first teaching and second chances. Send your CV to Jamie Martinez or call to speak with one of our specialist consultants.

Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check.