PRU Teacher - Southwark | January 2027
£213.19 to £277.59 per day, PAYE - Outer London Main Pay Scales
Full-Time and Long-Term Contract via PS Inclusion
Supporting children and young people with trauma, SEMH and disengaged with education requires patience, flexibility, resilience and a genuine commitment to understanding each individual pupil.
At PS Inclusion, we take a personalised approach, matching the right educator to the right school and, ultimately, its pupils.
We are currently working with a Pupil Referral Unit in South East London, seeking an engaging and dedicated Alternative Education Teacher. The school supports pupils who may have experienced significant barriers to education, including exclusion from mainstream settings. Many of the young people at this PRU have experienced trauma from a young age, are considered at-risk, have complex socio-economic backgrounds, and gang affiliation.
SEND Teacher Requirements:
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QTS or QTLS, with experience in SEND, AP or specialist education.
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Experience supporting SEMH young people or those with complex social, emotional and behavioural challenges.
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An understanding of trauma-informed practice and emotional regulation
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Ability to adapt and differentiate learning to meet individual needs.
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A calm, consistent and nurturing approach to behaviour and classroom management.
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Strong ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
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A genuine commitment to helping pupils overcome barriers, re-engage with education and reach their potential.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of pupils and want to develop your career within specialist education, we would love to hear from you.
Continued Professional Development:
SEND schools and APs are committed to training their staff to support children's needs, allowing you to become an expert in your field. As a Teacher, you will have the opportunity to make a significant social impact and potentially change a young person's life!
Plus, Parker Smith Inclusion has extensive SEND specialist training, and ongoing training and insight to working in SEND or SEMH settings.
The PSI Way, Pay Information:
We understand that pay is important, and we aim to keep it clear and straightforward.
For this reason, we only pay our staff via PAYE. The quoted rates are gross pay, and your earnings will not include the employer's National Insurance deductions or administrative fees!
Pay rates will vary depending on role requirements and your experience, but we work in line with teacher scales/
Interested in learning more?
If you're ready to join a specialist school where every achievement matters and where you can help children with SEMH, Autism, SLD, anxiety, trauma and complex needs develop their confidence, communication, and independence, we'd love to speak with you.
Apply today and discover how rewarding a career in specialist education can be.
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