Primary Alternative Provision Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Salford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an Alternative Provision Teacher for a specialist primary school in Salford, supporting pupils with SEMH needs, ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, and behavioural challenges. The role starts September 2026 and offers a competitive daily rate with weekly pay.

The school emphasizes smaller class sizes, personalised learning, and strong support networks to re-engage learners. The successful candidate will build trust, motivate pupils, and create positive learning

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification is required.
• Experience working with SEN, SEMH, or Alternative Provision settings is desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and relation-building skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet a range of learning needs.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with support staff and external agencies.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Motivation and engagement

Resilience and adaptability

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Alternative Provision Teacher Salford

Full-Time | September 2026 Start

Competitive Daily Rate

Inspire Young People to Re-Engage with Education

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an Alternative Provision Teacher for a specialist primary school in Salford supporting pupils with SEMH needs, ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, attachment needs, and behavioural difficulties. Many students have experienced barriers within mainstream education and benefit from smaller class sizes, personalised learning, and strong support networks.

We are looking for a teacher who can build trust, motivate students, and create positive learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet a range of learning needs.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with support staff and external agencies.

Requirements

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience working with SEN, SEMH, or Alternative Provision settings is desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, patient, and adaptable approach.
• Passion for supporting pupils facing barriers to learning.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly.
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available.
• Access to extensive CPD and specialist training.
• Dedicated support from an experienced consultant.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on vulnerable young people's lives.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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