Therapeutic Education Practitioner – Special Needs (London)

About the role

We are seeking a Therapeutic Education Practitioner to join a specialist PRU school in North West London. The role involves supporting secondary‑aged pupils with SEMH, SEBD, ASD and challenging behaviour, helping them achieve personalised educational outcomes in a safe, stable environment.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver targeted lessons and therapeutic activities across a range of subjects.
• Develop and implement highly personalised individual education plans.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to design curriculum‑aligned activities.
• Assess pupils with short‑ or long‑term learning difficulties and identify specific needs.
• Liaise with external professionals such as social workers, speech‑language therapists, physiotherapists and educational psychologists.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings.

Required profile

• Experience working with secondary pupils who have SEMH, SEBD, ASD or other complex SEN needs.
• Proven ability to manage challenging behaviour and build positive relationships.
• Current DBS check on the update service.
• Team Teach or MAPA training is desirable.
• Experience teaching or tutoring small groups and covering a range of subjects.

Required skills

What we offer

• Full‑time, long‑term position with the prospect of permanent employment.
• Professional development within an internationally recognised specialist school.
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment.