Primary 1:1 Teacher - Alternative Provision

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a compassionate Primary Teacher for a 1:1 role in a Burnley-area Alternative Provision setting.

The teacher will deliver a bespoke curriculum combining core literacy and numeracy with practical, outdoor and equine-assisted learning to support a pupil with EHCP targets. Applicants should hold QTS or equivalent, have SEND/SEMh experience, and be comfortable with trauma-informed practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience supporting primary pupils with SEMH/ASC/trauma in Alternative Provision or SEND settings
• Comfortable in outdoor environments and around horses/equine therapy settings
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 primary curriculum instruction across literacy, numeracy, and topic work
• Incorporate outdoor activities and equine therapy to support emotional regulation
• Design multi-sensory learning interventions aligned to EHCP targets
• Build rapport using trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour strategies
• Collaborate with therapists and pastoral teams to monitor progress and ensure a safe environment

Skills

QTS

Trauma-informed

Outdoor education

Behaviour management

Education

Primary teaching qualification

Job description

Are you an adaptable, compassionate Primary Teacher who believes education shouldn't just happen behind a desk?

An exceptional Alternative Provision in the Burnley area (Woodlands School setting) is seeking an innovative, trauma-informed Primary 1:1 Teacher to start on Monday, 2nd November 2026.

This unique role involves providing bespoke 1:1 teaching for a primary-aged pupil who thrives through holistic, practical engagement. Your timetable blends core classroom-based learning with experiential and therapeutic modules, including outdoor education and equine-assisted learning/therapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 primary curriculum instruction across literacy, numeracy, and topic work.
• Seamlessly integrate outdoor activities and equine therapy sessions to support emotional regulation, sensory needs, and self-confidence.
• Design multi-sensory, creative learning interventions adapted to the pupil's developmental stage and EHCP targets.
• Establish a firm, trusting rapport using trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour de-escalation strategies.
• Work collaboratively with class leaders, therapists, equine specialists, and pastoral teams to review progress and maintain a safe, nurturing environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification (Primary trained preferred; experienced Unqualified Teachers with exceptional SEND backgrounds considered).
• Proven experience supporting primary pupils with SEMH, ASC, trauma, or complex barriers to learning within an Alternative Provision, PRU, or SEND setting.
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments and around horses/equine therapy settings - a hands-on, practical mindset is essential.
• Patient, emotionally resilient, and skilled at using non-confrontational de-escalation approaches.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to complete one prior to November).

Why Join This Setting?

• Holistic Approach: A supportive provision that values therapeutic intervention, animal-assisted learning, and the natural environment as vital educational tools.
• Impactful 1:1 Work: Focus your full energy on making a transformative difference for one child without standard whole-class demands.
• Competitive Pay: Weekly pay via PAYE with access to free ongoing SEND, safeguarding, and de-escalation training.
• Accessible Location: Based in the Burnley area with on-site parking, easily reachable from Padiham, Nelson, Colne, Accrington, and the wider M65 corridor.