Barking and Dagenham
Outreach SEMH Teacher
Permanent - September Start
There comes a point for many teachers where something does not quite sit right. The pressure of results begins to outweigh the importance of connection. The time you want to give to your most vulnerable pupils simply is not there.
This opportunity offers a different way of working.
Based in East London, a specialist outreach service is looking for a teacher to join them on a permanent basis, working with young people who have found it difficult to access traditional education. These are students who need more than a classroom. They need consistency, understanding and a chance to rebuild trust in learning.
The young people you will support often have social, emotional and mental health needs, and in some cases autism, alongside complex life experiences. Many have been out of education for some time. Some may be at risk or have experienced significant challenges in their lives. This setting exists to meet them where they are and help them move forward.
Teaching here looks very different. There is no single classroom and no rigid structure. Instead, learning takes place across community spaces, creating a more relaxed and accessible environment. Groups are small, which allows you to really focus on each individual and build meaningful relationships that support progress.
You will not be doing this alone. You will work closely with therapeutic mentors, guiding and supporting them as you create sessions that feel safe, engaging and purposeful. Together, you will shape learning in a way that responds to each young person, rather than expecting them to fit into a system.
For those coming from mainstream education, this can feel like a big shift, but you will be supported every step of the way. The service is well known for its high quality therapeutic training, helping staff understand behaviour, emotional regulation and the impact of trauma. It is an environment where you can grow your skills while making a genuine difference.
One of the most rewarding parts of this role is seeing change happen over time. Watching a young person who once struggled to engage begin to take small steps forward, and eventually move into education, employment or training with confidence.
The role runs full time during standard school hours and would suit someone who values flexibility, creativity and a relationship led approach to teaching. A strong interest in therapeutic practice and supporting emotional wellbeing is essential.
If you are looking for something more meaningful, where you can focus on the individuals in front of you and be part of their journey back into learning, this could be exactly what you have been searching for.
To find out more, you can get in touch by applying or by calling 02030114848 and asking for Elisha.