
Job Title: SEN Teacher
We are seeking a qualified teacher (QTS) or an experienced unqualified SEND practitioner to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with significant social and emotional needs. This is an opportunity to start in September, offered on a full-time or part-time basis depending on the successful candidate’s availability. The role can also offer flexible start/finish times within the school day for the right candidate, as long as consistency can be offered.
The role
In this role you will be providing 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil within a primary school setting in Merton. The pupil is currently being educated at home due to significant trauma, and the Headteacher is seeking to support a carefully planned and gradual reintegration into structured school-based learning. This is a highly individualised role, with the pupil taught on a dedicated 1:1 basis away from the main classroom environment.
The pupil presents with highly complex needs and may display distressed, challenging, and at times physically aggressive behaviour. As such, the successful candidate must have significant experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs, trauma-informed approaches, and behaviours that challenge. Resilience, consistency, and the ability to build trusting relationships over time will be essential. The ability to remain calm under pressure, effectively de-escalate situations, and maintain a safe, predictable learning environment is critical.
The role requires a practitioner who can plan and deliver engaging, flexible learning tailored to the pupil’s interests, emotional readiness, and developmental level, while prioritising emotional regulation, safety, and relationship-building as the foundation for learning.
The School
The small, friendly 1-form-entry primary school is highly regarded within the local community and has a strong family ethos. Pupils are generally well-behaved, engaged in their learning, and enjoy both classroom-based activities and learning experiences within the local area. The school is recognised as a Rights Respecting School and benefits from strong home–school partnerships.
There is an established and supportive Headteacher in place, and staff work closely together to achieve the best possible outcomes for all pupils. The school has a collaborative culture and is committed to inclusive practice and pupil wellbeing.
To apply for this position, you must:
If this position is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
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