SEMH English Teacher

Parker Smith Inclusion; City Of London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider in East London is seeking a passionate English Teacher to engage with vulnerable students across community spaces. This full-time position involves creating differentiated lessons outside traditional classrooms, backed by Therapeutic Mentors. The ideal candidate will possess QTS/QTLS and a commitment to trauma-informed teaching. Join a dedicated team to inspire young people to thrive in their education and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a mainstream classroom and desire to support vulnerable pupils.
• Confidence in delivering student-focused lessons.
• Willingness to work in a specialist educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach English across various community spaces.
• Create engaging lessons tailored to individual student needs.
• Line-manage Therapeutic Mentors.

Skills

Creativity

Differentiated instruction

Trauma-informed education

SEMH understanding

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

East London Outreach English Teacher Permanent Up to £46,238.00

As an experienced English Teacher you will be confident in delivering student-focused, differentiated, engaging and creative lessons, as well as building strong relationships with all of your pupils. However do you feel frustrated with wanting to support your most hard to reach and vulnerable pupils, but then are faced with the reality of large classes, and the inability to dedicate your time? Have you thought about transitioning into teaching within a specialist setting? An opportunity to be a part of team of SEND specialists working for an inspiring, therapeutic service, they have a no exclusion policy and support the hardest to reach, high risk and most vulnerable young people. This role is teaching young people who may have been out of formal education for a significant time. These young people have an SEMH and/or ASC diagnosis, alongside complex additional needs. They may be at considerable risk of exploitation or have been exposed to extreme violence and abuse in their homes. The service has a high success rate in reintegrating pupils into full time education or employment, and on top of that, thriving, able to regulate their emotions and begin to process their trauma. If you have not worked within a specialist setting before and are looking to transition your skillset from mainstream, the service is known for providing some of the most bespoke and progressive therapeutic training in London. This training will ensure you understand the young people, their needs, and how to handle dysregulation. The English lessons will take place within community spaces in East London, all of which are within walking distance to one another, with small groups of students who are supported by Therapeutic Mentors, whom you will line‑manage, and work together to create an engaging, inspiring and safe space where the young people can learn.

Key points

• Teaching across 3 community spaces, not being in a formal classroom setting
• Using your creativity, and not being restricted by the mainstream curriculum
• Monday-Thursday teaching, with Friday being a day for CPD and meetings with the specialist service team (Therapists, SLT, Teachers, Mentors)
• Being a part of the journey of the most vulnerable, complex young people, from being unable to access any education to then thriving, all with your help!
• Full time 8.30-4.30
• Trauma informed and passionate about Therapeutic education
• QTS/QTLS essential

If this sounds like the role you have been waiting for then please get in touch, please call and ask for Faye or email.