Primary Teacher - Unqualified
Lime Tree Education Search Ltd
Easy apply
Primary Teacher - Unqualified
South London
Fixed-Term Contract
October 2026
A unique opportunity to teach within a specialist therapeutic education setting.
LTE Search is working with an outstanding specialist school in South London to appoint an Unqualified Teacher to its primary team.
The school provides therapeutic education for pupils with complex SEMH and SEND needs, many of whom have experienced trauma and significant adversity. Small classes, a relationship-led approach and close collaboration between teaching and therapeutic staff create a highly supportive environment in which pupils can make meaningful academic and personal progress.
The Role
The successful candidate will join the primary team, and be working with pupils aged 5–12 across the provision.
Duties will include:
- Planning and delivering engaging lessons
- Establishing a calm, structured and positive learning environment
- Assessing and tracking pupil progress
- Supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development
- Working collaboratively with teaching and therapeutic colleagues
- Contributing to the wider life of the school
Therapists work alongside teaching staff within the school, with ongoing professional development and training in therapeutic approaches.
About You
A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any subject and relevant teaching or classroom experience are essential.
The school is open to applications from experienced practitioners from a range of backgrounds, including:
- Primary or SEN teachers who do not currently hold QTS
- Experienced HLTAs or Instructors
- SEN and specialist education practitioners
- Graduates with relevant classroom experience
The key requirements are strong classroom practice, the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and the experience and maturity to take responsibility for teaching and learning.
Development
The role provides the opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers and therapeutic professionals, with access to ongoing professional development.
For candidates who meet the requirements, there is also the opportunity to work towards Qualified Teacher Status through the Assessment Only route.
If you have a degree, relevant teaching or classroom experience and are looking for a teaching role within a genuinely specialist environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply Now →
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.