Merton
South West London
£186.73 - £248.88
SEMH Teacher – Secondary Provision
Outer London
Start Date: ASAP – July 2026
M1 – M6 Outer London Pay Scale: £186.73 – £248.88 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time | Long-Term
Via Parker Smith Inclusion
Do you have the resilience, compassion, and drive to support young people who have faced barriers to their education? Are you an experienced Teacher who thrives in a challenging but highly rewarding environment?
Parker Smith Inclusion is working with a specialist secondary provision in Outer London supporting students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), many of whom have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences, anxiety, dysregulation, and behavioural challenges. We are seeking a committed and passionate SEMH Teacher for a full-time, long-term role starting ASAP until July 2026.
About the School:
This is a specialist setting that provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for students who are not currently able to access mainstream education. Many pupils have EHCPs and benefit from individualised support and a trauma-informed approach to teaching and learning.
The Role:
As an SEMH Teacher, your focus will be on building trust, stability, and meaningful progress — both academic and personal. You will:
Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons tailored to individual needs
Create a calm, consistent, and emotionally safe classroom environment
De-escalate challenging behaviours using restorative and relational approaches
Work closely with a skilled team of TAs, mentors, and pastoral staff
Build positive relationships with students, families, and outside agencies
Implement strategies that support emotional regulation, resilience, and re-engagement with learning
Ideal Candidate:
QTS or QTLS with experience teaching KS3/KS4 students
Background working in SEMH settings, PRUs, alternative provisions, or specialist schools
Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and behaviour support strategies
Calm, consistent, and empathetic – able to model emotional regulation
Confident managing dysregulated behaviour and applying personalised interventions
Committed to building lasting, therapeutic relationships with students
Bonus if you have:
PRICE, Team Teach or other de-escalation training (training can be provided)
Experience teaching core subjects or vocational pathways
Experience working with external agencies such as CAMHS or social services
Why Parker Smith Inclusion?
PAYE (no hidden umbrella deductions)
Long-term roles with opportunities for permanent contracts
Specialist SEND & SEMH consultants who understand your sector
Ongoing support, training, and development
If you're a passionate SEMH Teacher who wants to make a real difference in young people’s lives — not just academically, but emotionally and socially — we want to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch with Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion to find out more about this rewarding SEMH teaching opportunity.Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and thorough referencing.