HLTA/Unqualified Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education recruitment agency in Lancashire is seeking an HLTA/Unqualified Teacher to join a unique alternative provision. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons while supporting students with a range of needs. A passion for outdoor learning and strong communication skills are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives through innovative educational approaches.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Creative teaching approaches

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to manage classroom dynamics effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative lessons across KS1-KS4.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Support students transitioning to mainstream education.

Skills

Planning lessons

Teaching and assessing learning

Building relationships

Creativity

Resilience

Job description

Overview

HLTA/Unqualified Teacher — Location: Alternative Provision - KS1 to KS4, Burnley. Salary: Up to 30,000 (depending on experience)

About Us
The school is a unique alternative provision supporting children and young people across KS1-KS4 who require short-term intervention, respite, or additional support while working towards a positive transition back into mainstream education or onto a specialist setting. Our provision also plays a vital role in assessing and gathering data to support Education Health and Care (EHC) plan applications.

With a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, adventurous activities, and public services, we create engaging and purposeful learning experiences that help our students grow in confidence, resilience, and skills for life.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated HLTA or Unqualified Teacher who is ready to take on full teaching responsibilities. You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and marking lessons, while supporting children and young people with a wide range of needs.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering creative, engaging lessons across KS1-KS4.
• Marking work and assessing progress to ensure positive outcomes.
• Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils to encourage engagement.
• Leading both classroom-based and outdoor/adventurous learning activities.
• Gathering and recording assessment data to support EHC plan applications.
• Supporting pupils through transitions back into mainstream education or special school.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Confident in planning, teaching, and assessing learning.
• Passionate about making a difference for children who need short-term intervention and support.
• Flexible, creative, and able to engage learners with varied needs.
• Enthusiastic about outdoor education and adventurous activities.
• A strong communicator with the resilience to inspire positive change.

Experience in alternative provision, SEMH, or working with children with additional needs is desirable, but training and support will be provided.

Why Join Us?

• Salary up to 30,000 (depending on experience).
• A supportive and passionate team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on children's lives through creative and alternative approaches to education.

Please apply now or contact Issy on (url removed) to discuss the HLTA/Unqualified Teacher position in Burnley