SEMH English Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading educational service provider is seeking an Outreach English Teacher in East London. This full-time role involves teaching English in community settings rather than traditional classrooms, focusing on some of the most vulnerable young people. The position requires creativity, strong relationship-building skills, and a commitment to trauma-informed education. Candidates should hold QTS/QTLS and be interested in working within a therapeutic educational environment. The service offers bespoke training to support your transition into this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an English Teacher in a mainstream or specialist setting.
• Ability to deliver differentiated and engaging lessons.
• Desire to support vulnerable and high-risk young people.

Responsibilities

• Teach English in community spaces across East London.
• Work with therapeutic mentors to create a safe learning environment.
• Engage in CPD and meetings with specialist teams.
• Support the re-integration of vulnerable students into education.

Skills

Engaging lesson delivery

Creativity in teaching

Strong relationship building

Understanding of SEMH and ASC

Trauma-informed education

Education

QTS/QTLS certification

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 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 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 02030114848 and ask for Faye or email [e-mail]