KS1/KS2 Teacher - SEMH - Merton
MPS - £40,317 - £52,300 (Daily Rates of pay of £206.75 - £268.21) - (dependent on experience) - PAYE
Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Full-time, long-term to permanent contract (term-time only)
September 2026
Are you looking for a new school where you can make a genuine difference every day? Or perhaps you’re a mainstream teacher ready to use your skills in a more specialist setting, with the opportunity to support both wellbeing and education?
We are recruiting Primary and Secondary Teachers to join a specialist SEMH school this September. The school supports pupils with a primary diagnosis of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, with some students also having a diagnosis of Autism.
The School
As an SEMH Teacher in this highly supportive and complex setting, you will deliver creative, engaging lessons to small classes of 4–8 pupils, depending on the school. This role requires a nurturing, holistic approach, recognising that academic progress can only happen when a child’s emotional and social needs are understood and supported first.
You will work closely with the school’s multidisciplinary therapy team to help pupils develop the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to thrive both in and outside the classroom. These opportunities are ideal for teachers who are passionate about engaging hard-to-reach pupils, have a strong classroom presence, and are committed to creating meaningful learning experiences.
Through innovative, therapeutic, and purposeful teaching, you will play a vital role in helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential
Key features of the setting include:
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Small class sizes with sensory and holistic-based teaching
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High staffing ratios to prioritise consistency and strong relationships
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A focus on regulation before learning
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An incredibly supportive staff team who work closely together
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A culture where staff are encouraged to reset each day with a positive mindset, leaving difficult moments behind and returning ready to support students again
The Role:
As a Special Needs Teacher, you will play a key role in creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for students with SEMH and ASC.
You will be taking a lead and working closely with Teaching Assistants and therapists to support students whose learning journeys look very different from a traditional classroom pathway.
Many students in this setting learn through curiosity-based and play-based approaches, and some may not engage in what would typically be considered conventional learning. Because of this, levels of engagement and adapting teaching approaches are central to the role.
This role would suit someone who:
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QTS or QTLS
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Has experience teaching pupils with Autism, SEMH, ADHD and associated needs
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Has a strong understanding of early developmental learning
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Is passionate about championing SEND education
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Can lead and inspire a team of support staff, modelling best practice
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Is reflective, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
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Brings positivity, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of purpose to their work
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Wants to drive meaningful change and create the best possible outcomes for students with additional needs
This role could be particularly appealing to someone who is passionate about specialist education and wants to work in an environment where values, practice, and support for staff truly align.
This is a role for someone looking for more than a job. It is for someone who wants to inspire change, champion inclusive education, and work in a setting where every small step forward for a student is recognised as a huge achievement.
If this opportunity aligns with where you are in your career and what you value in SEND education, I would welcome a conversation. Whether it is this role or another SEND opportunity, I can support you in carefully considering your next step and whether the setting is the right fit for you.
If you are interested in this KS1/ KS2 SEMH Teacher position, apply today or contact Jamie Martinez at Parker Smith Inclusion.