SEND Instructor

Monarch Education; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment provider in Solihull is seeking a SEND Instructor to support secondary-aged pupils facing barriers to learning. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons while fostering a nurturing environment. The role offers flexible full-time or part-time hours with competitive daily pay. Experience with SEND and strong communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Free Safeguarding training

CPD opportunities through Affinity Academy

£200 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young people with SEND or SEMH.
• Ability to teach multiple subjects at KS3/KS4.
• Strong behaviour support skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Support pupils with complex needs.
• Collaborate with staff for holistic support.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Emotional regulation strategies

Empathy

Education

Teaching qualification or relevant education/training certification

Job description

SEND Instructor - Alternative Provision

Only applications that can demonstrate experience in a UK School / Education setting will be considered.

Location: Solihull

Salary: £140 - £180 per day (negotiable, dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Full-time or Part-time (flexible hours available)

Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview:

Monarch Education is proud to be working in close partnership with a highly respected Alternative Provision school in Solihull. This specialist setting provides tailored education for secondary‑aged pupils who face barriers to learning, including those with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), autism spectrum conditions (ASC), and other SEND profiles.

We are currently seeking a passionate and adaptable SEND Instructor to join this dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in a nurturing, pupil‑centred environment and is committed to helping young people re‑engage with education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons across a range of subjects, including English, Maths, PSHE, and vocational topics.
• Support pupils with complex needs, including those who may display challenging behaviour or require emotional regulation strategies.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment that promotes resilience, confidence, and academic progress.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals to ensure holistic support for each pupil.
• Use a variety of assessment tools to monitor progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils, families, and carers to support long‑term educational outcomes.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or in an alternative provision setting.
• Ability to teach across multiple subjects at KS3/KS4 level.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A flexible, empathetic, and proactive approach to teaching and learning.

Desirable:

• Teaching qualification or relevant education/training certification.
• Familiarity with the National Curriculum and GCSE frameworks.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed practice and restorative approaches.
• Experience with EHCPs and SEND support plans.

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access to:

• Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
  • leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
  • opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
  • free Safeguarding training
  • refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
  • online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities - Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.