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Maths Teacher PRU Islington MPS/UPS Inner London Full-time/Permanent September 2025 Are you a Maths Teacher looking for a new challenge and to make a real difference in the lives of young people? This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Maths Teacher to make a real difference in the lives of students who are unable to access mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional, or social challenges. Based in Central London, this Pupil Referral Unit is seeking an experienced educator who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment. You will join a committed and skilled team that shares a common goal—empowering young people to flourish, develop independence, and lead fulfilling lives. About the Pupil Referral Unit The PRU provides alternative education for students in Key Stage 1 - Key Stage 5 who are unable to access mainstream education. As a Teacher working at the PRU, you will benefit from smaller class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, allowing for tailored learning, focusing on helping students achieve essential qualifications. The PRU has an experienced and dedicated of SEN specialist teachers, behaviour mentors, therapists and other professionals. The Ideal Teacher for this role Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or proven experience as an unqualified teacher To be resilient, emotionally strong, and patient Excellent behaviour management skills A team-player mindset If the opportunity this role presents inspires you, and you would like to discuss how you would deliver the best for the school, please contact me on 0203 011 4848 or katie@psinclusion.co.uk I look forward to hearing from you. Parker Smith Inclusion work with a large number of SEND schools and are therefore often recruiting for roles in special education. If this role is not quite right for you, please get in touch and we can spend time getting to know exactly how we can best support you in securing the right role for your SEND skills and experience.

Are you a SENCo looking for an exciting new opportunity? Are you in search of a fast-paced environment and highly rewarding role? Do you want the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with significant needs? Would you like to work from home one day a week? A therapeutic organisation that caters to young people with significant and complex SEND who cannot be supported in mainstream schools. These young people all have EHCP's. They support a diverse group of young people with increasingly complex needs, including those with SEMH, neurodiversity, sexual harmful behaviours, young carers, involvement in county lines, those in residential care homes with severe mental health needs, and children looked after. Many of these young people have experienced trauma and may have a history of negative experiences with education. SENCo role Managing and maintaining EHCPs, including attending meetings and managing annual reviews. Developing and implementing effective destination planning and access arrangements. Acting as a key point of contact for local authorities, requiring excellent communication and responsiveness. Working collaboratively with a dedicated team to support young people who schools cannot typically work with due to their significant and complex needs A thorough understanding of the statutory framework for SEND and the EHCP process Proven ability to manage a high workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment A clear understanding of the challenges faced by disadvantaged and hard-to-reach young people with trauma backgrounds Experience working in PRUs or similar alternative provision settings will be extremely beneficial Initiative, drive, and the ability to work as a senior leader A supportive and dedicated team environment. Access to ongoing training and professional development, including weekly training sessions Involvement in innovative projects.. If this sounds like the role you have been waiting for then please get in touch, however if this doesn't fit what you are looking for, I can also help you find the right role for you, please call 02030114848 and ask for Faye or email faye@psinclusion.co.uk

Are you ready for a unique new challenge? This is an inspiring educational organisation that works across London. They have a no exclusion policy and support the hardest to reach, high risk and most vulnerable young people. This role is supporting young people who may have been out of formal education for several years and are unable at this time to cope with learning in a classroom. These young people may have an ASC and/or SEMH diagnosis, alongside complex additional needs. They may be at considerable risk of exploitation or been exposed to extreme violence and abuse in their homes. They need someone to help. Could this be you? They are looking for resilient and compassionate Outreach Therapeutic Mentors, your role will be supporting an extremely vulnerable young person on a 1:1 basis out in the community, maybe within their home or a local library, with the intent of helping them eventually over time become ready to be able to go into a specialist school setting and learn alongside their peers. This process starts with building a bond between you, most of these students will have gone through ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and will have indicators of PTSD, trust needs to be earned over time. Once the trust is there you will be therapeutically supporting them with fully bespoke educational plans that suit their needs. This organisation has a high success rate in that young people are eventually are back in full time education or employment, and on top of that thriving, able to regulate their emotions and begin to process their trauma. An example of this is a young person with previous low school attendance, multiple exclusions, PTSD, and extremely aggressive behaviour. After being assigned a specialist mentor and working together, this young person has now transitioned to a specialist school, has a 93% attendance record, is part of restorative groups helping him to process his trauma and is thriving with a bespoke curriculum. You can also be a part of someone’s success story, this really is an incredible and unique opportunity for someone who really does want to change lives Benefits and what they are looking for Being away from a classroom setting and being able to be creative in your support strategies The ability to assist students with their educational activities, including online learning and project-based assignments Being a part of the journey of the most vulnerable, complex young people, from being unable to access any education to then thriving, all with your help! Lunch and travel expenses (during working hours) reimbursed 2 years experience with SEMH in an educational setting You must be available full time 8.30-4.30 Monday to Friday You must be prepared on occasion to travel up to 1.5 hours if you are needed to support a young person in need Someone who is confident in managing dysregulated behaviour and fully understanding why this behaviour occurs Trauma informed and passionate about Therapeutic support Please get in touch if this advert inspires you and be a part of changing a young person's life

Do you feel undervalued and unsupported in your current SEND Teaching position? Are you tired of not having the resources needed to support the children with SEND in your class? Are you ready for a permanent position where you can fully invest your skills and experience? As an experienced teacher, you will know how important it is to feel valued and supported. This is an “Outstanding” specialist SEND school where the SLT are heavily involved in the day to day running of the school, even present in the classrooms. A modern purpose-built facility with playgrounds equipped for physical exploration and interactive play. This school has ensured that excellent resources have been provided to positively contribute to your teaching experience. An opportunity to work with students with a range of needs where you can gain more experience and knowledge to provide the best support you can, leading you to help create a bespoke curriculum. Whether you are coming from a mainstream environment, SEND school or are newly qualified and looking for your first teaching experience, the school will be incredibly supportive of this next stage of your journey. If this school feels like somewhere you can thrive in your career, or if you would like to discuss other opportunities, please contact me on 02030114848 and ask to speak to Faye, or email me on faye@psinclusion.co.uk and we can discuss how I can help you.

Do you feel undervalued and unsupported in your current SEND Teaching assistant position? Are you tired of not having the resources needed to support the children with SEND in your class? Are you ready for a position where you can fully invest your skills and experience? As an teaching assistant, you will know how important it is to feel valued and supported. This is an “Outstanding” specialist SEND school where the SLT are heavily involved in the day to day running of the school, even present in the classrooms. A modern purpose-built facility with playgrounds equipped for physical exploration and interactive play. This school has ensured that excellent resources have been provided to positively contribute to your experience. An opportunity to work with students with a range of needs where you can gain more experience and knowledge to provide the best support you can. Whether you are coming from a mainstream environment, SEND school or are a graduate looking for your first teaching assistant experience, the school will be incredibly supportive of this next stage of your journey. If this school feels like somewhere you can thrive in your career, or if you would like to discuss other opportunities, please contact me on 02030114848 and ask to speak to Faye, or email me on faye@psinclusion.co.uk and we can discuss how I can help you.

Have you ever considered working within a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)? PRU's are specialist provisions that provide education for students who are unable to access mainstream settings, they have a dedicated team that focus on the unique needs of each child, providing tailored lessons that help them succeed. PRU's are not just a place for students to be educated but also feel nurtured and safe. The students may feel let down by the education system and as the trust builds so does the chance for progression in learning. PRU's prioritise emotional well-being, offering a safe space for students to grow, learn, and build confidence. The smaller class sizes allow for strong meaningful relationships to develop between students and staff , and allow for all students to feel heard and supported. PRU's provide a bespoke curriculum catering to each students needs, this helps to engage students and encourage them to develop a love for learning. PRU's understand behaviour and focus on not just managing the behaviour but understanding why it occurs. Using a therapeutic and trauma informed approach, and helping student to re-regulate and discuss the frustrations they are feeling without judgement. If a PRU feels like somewhere you can thrive in your career, or if you would like to discuss other opportunities in alternative settings, please contact me on 02030114848 and ask to speak to Faye, or email me on faye@psinclusion.co.uk and we can discuss how I can help you.

Have you ever considered working within a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)? PRU's are specialist provisions that provide education for students who are unable to access mainstream settings, they have a dedicated team that focus on the unique needs of each child, providing tailored lessons that help them succeed. PRU's are not just a place for students to be educated but also feel nurtured and safe. The students may feel let down by the education system and as the trust builds so does the chance for progression in learning. PRU's prioritise emotional well-being, offering a safe space for students to grow, learn, and build confidence. The smaller class sizes allow for strong meaningful relationships to develop between students and staff , and allow for all students to feel heard and supported. PRU's provide a bespoke curriculum catering to each students needs, this helps to engage students and encourage them to develop a love for learning. PRU's understand behaviour and focus on not just managing the behaviour but understanding why it occurs. Using a therapeutic and trauma informed approach, and helping student to re-regulate and discuss the frustrations they are feeling without judgement. If a PRU feels like somewhere you can thrive in your career, or if you would like to discuss other opportunities in alternative settings, please contact me on 02030114848 and ask to speak to Faye, or email me on faye@psinclusion.co.uk and we can discuss how I can help you.

Have you ever considered working within a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)? PRU's are specialist provisions that provide education for students who are unable to access mainstream settings, they have a dedicated team that focus on the unique needs of each child, providing tailored lessons that help them succeed. PRU's are not just a place for students to be educated but also feel nurtured and safe. The students may feel let down by the education system and as the trust builds so does the chance for progression in learning. PRU's prioritise emotional well-being, offering a safe space for students to grow, learn, and build confidence. The smaller class sizes allow for strong meaningful relationships to develop between students and staff , and allow for all students to feel heard and supported. PRU's provide a bespoke curriculum catering to each students needs, this helps to engage students and encourage them to develop a love for learning. PRU's understand behaviour and focus on not just managing the behaviour but understanding why it occurs. Using a therapeutic and trauma informed approach, and helping student to re-regulate and discuss the frustrations they are feeling without judgement. If a PRU feels like somewhere you can thrive in your career, or if you would like to discuss other opportunities in alternative settings, please contact me on 02030114848 and ask to speak to Faye, or email me on faye@psinclusion.co.uk and we can discuss how I can help you.