SEND Instructor

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

Job summary

A respected education provider in Solihull seeks a SEND Instructor to deliver tailored lessons for secondary-aged pupils with diverse needs. The role involves creating an inclusive environment and collaborating with staff to support education outcomes. Applicants must have experience in a UK school setting, strong communication skills, and the ability to teach multiple subjects at KS3/KS4. Flexible full-time or part-time hours are available.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons across a range of subjects.
• Support pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Flexibility and 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 works closely with a highly respected Alternative Provision school in Solihull. The 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.

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.

Equal 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. Only UK residents currently eligible to work in the UK may apply. Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people, expecting all temporary workers to share these commitments. Working with this role involves daily contact with children; therefore successful applicants will be subject to employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.