We are supporting an Alternative Provision in Hammersmith to recruit a skilled and resilient SEND Teacher to join them on a long-term or permanent basis. This AP supports pupils who have struggled to engage in mainstream settings and presents a highly nurturing, therapeutic, and behaviour-informed environment.
The leadership team is looking for a teacher who understands the complexities of Alternative Provision and is passionate about helping students re-engage with learning, build confidence, and develop emotional regulation skills.
The Role
Teaching a small class of KS3/KS4 students with a range of additional needs, including SEMH, ASD, and behavioural complexities
Delivering creative, differentiated lessons that prioritise emotional wellbeing and functional progress
Working closely with therapists, mentors, and AP support staff
Maintaining a calm, structured, safe environment where high expectations are paired with strong relational practice
Requirements
QTS or QTLS essential
Experience working in an AP, PRU, SEMH school, or high-needs SEND environment
Strong behaviour management and a nurturing, de-escalation-led approach
Ability to build rapport quickly and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
Why Horizon Teachers?
We have been helping teachers/TAs find work since 2008.
After 12 weeks we will pay you the permanent equivalent of the job.
We offer free Safeguarding Training for all our staff.
In our team, we have a collective experience of working with schools for over 80 years!
Easy registration process via an online link and a video consultation.
We always look to pay our Teachers/Support Staff the highest rates possible.
“Everyone from the agency has been very friendly, professional and supportive. I have previously used Horizon Teachers; they were once again my go-to agency. Thank you so much for your understanding and support!!!” – 5-star Google Review
Horizon Teachers is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that helps Teachers and Support Staff find long term, permanent and interim employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools throughout London, the South East, the Midlands and the North of England. As part of the registration process you will be required to have a DBS Check carried out and all original relevant qualifications will need to be sighted and copied before any work placement. For all teaching roles you will need to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group