Residential Support Worker to Unqualified Teacher Burnley. Job in Burnley Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Higham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Burnley seeks an unqualified teacher to manage small classes in an alternative provision setting. The ideal candidate will have experience as a child residential support worker, with skills in de-escalation and relationship building. This full-time role starts in late September 2025, focusing on supporting disengaged young people. An interest in outdoor education is valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a child residential support worker or in a similar role working with young people.
• Natural ability to build strong, supportive relationships.
• Resilience, empathy, and a positive mindset.
• Desire to help young people with complex needs succeed in an educational setting.
• Interest in outdoor education is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise small classes, ensuring a positive and structured learning environment.
• Use residential support worker skills to build rapport and trust with students.
• De-escalate challenging situations with a calm and patient approach.
• Lead engaging lessons and activities tailored to the students' interests.
• Collaborate with the team to help students re-engage with education.

Skills

De-escalation

Relationship building

Managing complex behaviours

Job description

Are you a child residential support worker looking for a new challenge? Transition into an educational role in ? We're hiring a full-time, unqualified teacher to manage small classes in our alternative provision. This role starts in late September 2025. Outdoor teaching is a plus!

Are you a compassionate and resilient child residential support worker who wants to apply your skills in a new environment? This is a unique opportunity to transition your expertise into a teaching role at our alternative provision in Burnley. We are seeking a full-time professional to manage small classes and provide vital support to young people who have become disengaged from mainstream education.

We believe that your experience in de-escalation, relationship building, and managing complex behaviours makes you a perfect fit for this role. While a formal teaching qualification is not required, we are looking for a dedicated individual who can use their practical skills to inspire and guide students. We also value an interest in outdoor teaching, as we often use the local environment to engage our learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise small classes, ensuring a positive and structured learning environment.
• Use your residential support worker skills to build rapport and trust with students.
• De-escalate challenging situations with a calm and patient approach.
• Lead engaging lessons and activities that are tailored to the students' interests and needs.
• Collaborate with our team to help students re-engage with education and achieve personal growth.
• Where appropriate, use our local outdoor spaces as a dynamic learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• Essential Experience: Proven experience as a child residential support worker or in a similar role working with young people.
• A natural ability to build strong, supportive relationships.
• Resilience, empathy, and a positive mindset.
• A strong desire to help young people with complex needs succeed in an educational setting.
• An interest in outdoor education or experience working in outdoor environments is highly desirable.

Start Date: Late September 2025

Location: Burnley, Lancashire

Apply Now: If you're a skilled residential support worker ready to transition into a new career path, please submit your CV and a cover letter to or click apply, detailing your experience and why you are a great fit for this role.