SEN Teacher - PRU (Secondary)

Lotus Recruitment Ltd; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotus Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a well‑regarded PRU in Lewisham to recruit a dedicated SEN Teacher. You will join a supportive team working with secondary students who face barriers to mainstream education and require additional support to achieve their potential.

You will teach students with SEMH, ASC and ADHD, using engaging lessons and a patient, empathetic approach to help them re-engage with education in a structured setting. This is a long‑term, full‑time opportunity.

Qualifications

• QTS or QTLS registration with UK teaching body.
• Experience teaching students with SEN, SEMH or in alternative provisions.
• Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to build rapport with vulnerable young people.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support secondary‑aged students with a range of SEN needs.
• Create engaging lessons and assess progress.
• Support SEMH and ASC/ADHD needs within a PRU setting.
• Maintain a safe, structured and supportive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and leadership to improve outcomes.

Skills

SEN teaching

SEMH experience

ASC/ADHD knowledge

Behaviour management

De-escalation skills

Rapport with vulnerable learners

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

SEN Teacher - PRU (Secondary)

• Lewisham, South East London
• Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity
• MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (Dependent on Experience)

Are you a passionate SEN Teacher looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people?

We are working with a well-regarded Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Lewisham that is seeking a dedicated and resilient SEN Teacher to join their team on a long-term basis. This rewarding role involves supporting secondary-aged students who have faced barriers to mainstream education and require additional support to achieve their full potential.

The Role

You will be teaching and supporting students with a range of needs, including:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Challenging behaviour
• Trauma-related needs
• Additional learning needs

The successful candidate will create engaging lessons, build positive relationships, and help students re-engage with education in a supportive and structured environment.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)
• Experience teaching students with SEN, SEMH, or within alternative provisions is highly desirable
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Ability to build trust and rapport with vulnerable young people
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Commitment to improving outcomes for students with complex needs

The School Offers

• Small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios
• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and therapeutic approach to learning
• The opportunity to have a lasting impact on young people's lives

This is an excellent opportunity for an SEN Teacher, PRU Teacher, Alternative Provision Teacher, or a mainstream teacher looking to move into specialist education. If you are passionate about helping students overcome barriers and achieve success both academically and personally, we'd love to hear from you.