Primary Teacher - Alternative Provision (Temp to Perm)

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £33,000 pro‑r

Temp‑to‑perm transition

Small class sizes with TA support

On-site parking

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a resilient Primary Teacher for an immediate temp-to-perm position in Clitheroe, Lancashire. You will teach KS1/KS2 to learners with SEMH needs, in small classes with strong TA support, focusing on differentiated delivery and progress.

The role requires QTS/QTLS or equivalent, with experience in UK primary settings. Training in trauma-informed practice is beneficial, and a pro-rata salary is offered up to 33,000 GBP.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTlS or recognised equivalent primary teaching qualification.
• Proven experience teaching KS1/KS2 in UK mainstream primary/PRU/AP/SEN settings.
• Training in trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver primary lessons across the national curriculum.
• Foster a calm, trauma-informed classroom environment with positive behaviour support.
• Assess and monitor learning milestones and contribute to EHCP reviews.
• Collaborate with SENCOs, TAs, educational psychologists and parents.
• Create a structured space for pupils transitioning from mainstream education.

Skills

QTS / Qualified Teacher Status

KS1/KS2 experience

Trauma-informed practice

Behaviour management

Education

QTS or QTLS or equivalent

Tools

MAPA

Team-Teach

CPI

Job description

A supportive and forward-thinking Alternative Provision (AP) in Clitheroe is seeking a resilient, compassionate, and committed Primary Teacher to join their team immediately on a temp-to-perm basis.

You will work with primary-aged learners (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) who face barriers to learning, including SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs, trauma, ADHD, and ASD. In this role, small class sizes (typically 4-8 pupils) and dedicated teaching assistants allow you to focus on differentiated delivery, relational behaviour management, and core progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, highly adapted primary lessons across the national curriculum.

• Foster a calm, de-escalating classroom environment using trauma-informed and positive behaviour support techniques.

• Assess and monitor individual learning milestones, contributing to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) reviews.

• Collaborate closely with SENCOs, teaching assistants, educational psychologists, and parents to support holistic development.

• Create a secure, structured space where pupils who have struggled in mainstream education can rebuild confidence.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, or recognised equivalent primary teaching qualification.

• Proven experience teaching KS1/KS2 within a UK mainstream primary school, PRU, AP, or SEN setting.

• Strong classroom and de-escalation skills; training in Team-Teach, MAPA, or CPI is advantageous (or willingness to complete training).

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to undergo one immediately).

• Full eligibility to work in the UK.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary up to 33,000 (pro-rata during the initial temporary placement).

• Smooth, guaranteed transition into a permanent school contract following a successful probationary period.

• Exceptionally small class sizes with strong 1:1 and 2:1 TA support ratios.

• Ongoing SEN and pastoral CPD opportunities.

• Free on-site parking in Clitheroe.