Nature-Based SEN Teacher
Location Havering
Start ASAP
Salary Up to £47,500 per year
Are you a teacher looking for something genuinely different, where learning extends beyond four walls and into nature
Do you thrive in outdoor environments and enjoy working with animals, hands on activities, and therapeutic approaches
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly specialist setting where education, wellbeing, and real world experiences come together to create meaningful learning for young people
About the Role
This role focuses on delivering a personalised, outdoor led curriculum for secondary aged students with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and complex social communication differences
Learning here is practical, immersive, and tailored to each student. The focus is not purely academic but centred around communication, emotional development, and building essential life skills
In this role you will
Teach a secondary class through a hands on, outdoor focused curriculum
Deliver engaging lessons that are experiential, therapeutic, and individualised
Use the SCERTS framework to support communication and emotional regulation
Create meaningful learning opportunities through nature, animals, and real life experiences
Work closely within a supportive, therapeutic team
About the School
This is a multisite specialist SEN provision supporting children and young people with a wide range of complex needs, particularly social communication differences
You will have a main base, but the role includes travel to different outdoor learning environments. It is ideal for teachers who enjoy variety and want to step away from a traditional classroom model
Why This Role Stands Out
A strong focus on therapeutic and relationship based practice
A unique approach to outdoor education
Varied and engaging working environments
The opportunity to teach in a more meaningful and flexible way
A chance to make a real difference to students’ independence, wellbeing, and communication
Interested
If this role has caught your attention, it is worth applying. Opportunities like this do not come around often
Parker Smith Inclusion is an ethical SEND specialist recruitment partner. We take the time to understand what you are looking for and offer honest, expert support throughout your job search. If this role is not quite right, we will help you find one that is
Call and ask for Elisha 0203 011 4848 or apply with your updated CV to find out more elisha@psinclusion.co.uk