PRU Teacher

Salary/Rate:Inner London Teacher Pay Scale

Job type:Contract

Town/City:Enfield

County:North East London

Type of Role:Qualified Teacher

Job ref:10719

Post Date:15.10.25

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Meet Our Recruiter

Katie Applegarth

Senior SEND Consultant

0203 011 4848

katie@psinclusion.co.uk

About the Role

PRU Teacher - Primary

Hackney

Pupil Referral Unit

Teacher Pay Scale Inner London

Are you looking for a new, rewarding but challenging role supporting young people who thrive in smaller, more nurturing learning environments?

We are working with a Pupil Referral Unit in Hackney, who are looking for a dedicated and compassionate PRU Teacher to join a supportive team within a primary PRU. The school supports students from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 5 who are unable to access mainstream education. Some pupils attend on short-term placements before returning to mainstream schools, while others recieve a longer-term support to prepare for further education or employment.

The school prides itself on creating a safe, therapeutic and highly supportive environment where both staff and students feel valued. You will be joining a passionate and collaborative team committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

What the school is looking for:

Experience supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Strong skills in emotional regulation, positive behaviour management, and de-escalation strategies
The ability to be a positive role model, promoting trust, consistency, and communication
Understanding of trauma-informed and attachment-aware practices
Experience working with students who may have sensory processing or social communication needs
The ability to build strong, meaningful relationships with vulnerable young people

What you can expect from this PRU Teacher role:

A supportive, like-minded team dedicated to helping students achieve and grow
Opportunities to work with multi-disciplinary therapy teams
Extensive specialist SEMH training and continuous professional development
Experience supporting disengaged learners and those with a variety of SEND needs
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people

Requirements:

QTS or QTLS (or equivalent teaching qualification)
Experience supporting or teaching students with additional needs in either mainstream or SEND settings
A patient, empathetic, and holistic approach to teaching
Experience in SEMH settings is desirable, but we also welcome applications from teachers keen to take their first step into SEND education

If you’re passionate about helping young people re-engage with education and want to be part of a warm, inclusive school community, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Katie at Parker Smith Inclusion at katie@psinclusion.co.uk for more information or to apply this advert.

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