SEMH Teacher / Instructor (Qualified or Unqualified)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct route to permanent

Free on-site parking

TA support in room

Weekly planning time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. in Burnley is seeking an adaptable SEMH Teacher or Instructor to join our Alternative Provision on a temp-to-perm basis.

You will teach small micro-classes of 4-6 pupils, delivering tailored lessons in a trauma-informed setting. Qualified (QTS/ QTLS) or Unqualified teachers/instructors are welcomed; success comes from building relationships, managing behaviour, and delivering engaging lessons with TA support.

Qualifications

• Qualified or unqualified teachers/instructors encouraged to apply.
• Ability to hold a room, engage vulnerable learners, and adapt lessons.
• Experience with trauma-informed approaches is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Small-Group Delivery: 4-6 pupils per micro-group with tailored lessons.
• Trauma-Informed Differentiation: adapt pace to pupil triggers and EHCP targets.
• Positive Behaviour Support: de-escalation, restorative practices.
• Co-Regulation & Teamwork: collaborate with TAs and pastoral teams.
• Tracking & Progression: monitor progress and contribute to reviews.

Skills

Empathy & boundaries

Behaviour management

Small-Group delivery

Education

QTS or QTLS (Primary/Secondary/FE)

Job description

Alternative Provision in Burnley hiring an SEMH Teacher or Instructor (Qualified or Unqualified). Teach small groups of 4-6 pupils. Temp-to-perm. Competitive pay.

About the Setting

Located in Burnley, our Alternative Provision (AP) school provides a high-impact, trauma-informed learning sanctuary for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners facing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. Many of our pupils have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) or disengagement within mainstream educational settings.

Here, traditional 30-pupil lecture-style teaching is replaced by nurturing, high-support micro-classes of 4 to 6 pupils, supported in every room by dedicated pastoral Teaching Assistants. We prioritise relationship-building, core confidence, and practical life-skills alongside accredited academic learning.

The Role

We are seeking an adaptable, resilient, and engaging SEMH Teacher or Instructor to join our Burnley team on a temp-to-perm basis.

Both Qualified Teachers (QTS / QTLS) and Unqualified Teachers / Instructors / Cover Supervisors are encouraged to apply. What matters most is your ability to hold a room, command respect through empathy and firm boundaries, and adapt lessons creatively to engage vulnerable young people who think outside the box.

Key Responsibilities

• Small-Group Delivery: Deliver tailored, functional lessons (Core Subjects, Entry Level / Functional Skills, GCSE, or Vocational/Life Skills) to micro-groups of 4-6 pupils.

• Trauma-Informed Differentiation: Adapt learning materials and pace around individual pupil triggers, attention spans, and EHCP targets.

• Positive Behaviour Support: Implement de-escalation strategies, nurture principles, and consistent restorative practice to manage emotional deregulation.

• Co-Regulation & Teamwork: Work collaboratively alongside classroom TAs and multi-agency pastoral teams to maintain a safe, calm learning environment.

• Tracking & Progression: Celebrate micro-wins, monitor social and academic progress, and contribute to termly pupil progress reviews.

Who We Are Looking For

• Qualifications:

  • Option A (Qualified): UK QTS or QTLS (Primary, Secondary, or FE trained welcome). ECTs with strong classroom management are welcome.

  • Option B (Unqualified): Experience as an Unqualified Teacher, Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Cover Supervisor, FE Tutor, or Youth Mentor with proven experience delivering lessons to secondary-aged groups.

• SEMH & AP Passion: Direct experience working with neurodivergent pupils (ADHD, ASC) and young people with SEMH needs within an AP, Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), or specialist provision is ideal.

• Patience & Boundaries: Outstanding de-escalation skills, emotional stamina, and a restorative, non-judgemental approach.

• Local Commute: Accessible to Burnley from surrounding East Lancashire areas (Pendle, Hyndburn, Blackburn, Rossendale, or West Yorkshire).

• Safeguarding: An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to complete one).

Benefits & Progression

• Micro-Class Sizes: Say goodbye to classes of 30-teach engaged groups of 4 to 6 with full TA support in the room.

• Direct Route to Permanent: Try before you commit via an initial 12-week agency transition with transparent terms.

• Supportive Leadership: Weekly dedicated planning time, regular de-escalation/Team-Teach CPD, and an approachable senior leadership team.

• Free On-Site Parking: Located with straightforward road and public transport links across Burnley.

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