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SEMH Teacher Wanted - Temp to Perm Opportunity | Alternative Provision (AP/PRU Setting) ?

? Location: Lambeth
? Start Date: ASAP or by arrangement
? Contract Type: Full-Time, Temp to Perm
? Daily Rate: £150 - £250 (depending on experience)
? Permanent Salary: Pay to Scale (MPS/UPS)

Do you have the passion, resilience and creativity to work with young people who need more than just a classroom teacher?

We're currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teacher to join a supportive and specialist setting catering to students with complex needs including SEMH, EBD, Autism, SEN and other barriers to learning. This is a full-time role in an Alternative Provision / PRU with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

? About the Role:

Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons to students with social, emotional and mental health needs

Work within a therapeutic and supportive team environment

Contribute to personalised learning plans and positive behaviour strategies

Support students with limited academic engagement and build meaningful relationships

Full classroom responsibilities with support from a highly skilled staff team

✅ About You:

Ideally hold QTS, but we also welcome applicants with backgrounds including PGCE, PTTLS, DET Level 5, or equivalent teaching experience

Experience working in SEMH, PRU, EBD, or SEN settings is highly desirable

Confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent and empathetic manner

Able to foster trust, respect and emotional growth in learners with complex needs

? What You'll Get:

Competitive daily pay through agency: £150 - £250

Clear pathway to permanent employment with progression opportunities

Supportive SLT and committed colleagues

Ongoing CPD and training in trauma-informed practice, de-escalation and SEN strategies

A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people

If you're a resilient, reflective and motivated educator ready to rise to a challenge and make an impact, we want to hear from you.

? Apply now and join a team where every day is different, and every success matters