SEND Instructor

Monarch Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a SEND Instructor for an Alternative Provision school in Wolverhampton. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with special educational needs and a passion for supportive education. Responsibilities include delivering lessons, supporting complex needs, and collaborating with staff. The role offers flexible working hours and competitive pay rates from £140 to £180 per day.

Benefits

Free safeguarding training

Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus

Opportunity to enhance CPD portfolio

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND or SEMH.
• Ability to teach across multiple subjects at KS3/KS4 level.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across various subjects.
• Support pupils with complex needs.
• Create a safe and structured learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff for holistic pupil support.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt strategies.
• Build trusting relationships with families.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Classroom management

Excellent communication

Flexibility and empathy

Education

Teaching qualification or relevant education/training certification

Job description

SEND Instructor - Alternative Provision

Location: Wolverhampton
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 Wolverhampton. 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.

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.

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 the welfare of children and young people and expect all temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity means any successful applicant’s application will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to two employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right‑to‑work check in the UK.
This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. If you have not received a notification from us within 30 days, please consider your application not 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, in accordance with strict safeguarding procedures.

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