SEMH Teacher – Make a Difference Every Day
Location: Merton
Start Date: October Half Term
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: For teachers who hold QTS: £194.21 - £258.84. For Unqualified Teachers: £115.91 - £160 (depending on experience)
Via Parker Smith Inclusion
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people?
Do you have the resilience, compassion, and creativity to work in a specialist SEMH setting?
At Parker Smith Inclusion, we’re looking for a dedicated SEMH Teacher to join a specialist setting supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Whether you're a qualified teacher or an unqualified educator with experience in SEND, youth work, or alternative provisions then we want to hear from you.
The Role:
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Deliver lessons across the curriculum with a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach
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Support students aged 11–16 with SEMH needs, some of whom may have additional diagnoses such as ADHD, ASD, or PTSD
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Create a calm, engaging, and supportive learning environment
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Work closely with support staff, therapists, and external agencies to meet individual student needs
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Contribute to a nurturing school culture where every young person is seen, heard, and supported
You Might Be:
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A qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS), or…
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Unqualified but with relevant experience e.g., youth worker, HLTA, learning mentor, or support worker
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Someone with a genuine passion for inclusion and mental health
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Experienced in working with vulnerable or challenging young people, ideally in a school or care setting
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Calm under pressure, emotionally resilient, and creative in your approach to learning
Why Parker Smith Inclusion?
- Specialists in SEND recruitment, we know our schools and care about the right fit
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
- Dedicated consultant support
- Long-term roles with the potential for permanent employment
- A commitment to ethical and inclusive recruitment
Apply Now
If you're ready to be the adult a young person needs, apply today to join a team that believes in relationship-first teaching and second chances.
Send your CV to Jamie Martinez
Or call 0203 011 4848 to speak with one of our specialist consultants
Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check.