SEND & SEMH Teacher — Alternative Provision

Simply Education Ltd; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Education is recruiting for a passionate and dedicated Teacher to join a small, supportive specialist education setting in the Hamilton Square area of Wirral. This role focuses on relationships, personalised learning and helping young people re-engage with education.

You’ll work with children who may have SEND, SEMH, or barriers to learning, and unqualified teachers with the right experience are encouraged to apply. The role offers term-time hours and a permanent full-time contract.

Qualifications

• A degree or relevant qualification.
• GCSE/Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent.
• QTS or QTLS - desirable, but not essential.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• SEND, SEMH or Alternative Provision experience - desirable.
• A patient, resilient and flexible approach.
• The confidence to establish positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• A creative approach to teaching and engaging learners who may have struggled in mainstream education.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging, personalised lessons.
• Adapting teaching to meet different abilities, learning styles and additional needs.
• Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH and barriers to learning.
• Helping young people rebuild their confidence and develop a positive relationship with education.
• Supporting pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.
• Creating a calm, safe and positive learning environment.
• Using relational, restorative and trauma-informed approaches to behaviour.
• Monitoring progress and celebrating individual achievements.
• Providing pastoral support and acting as a positive, consistent role model.
• Working closely with colleagues, families and external professionals.
• Supporting pupils with transitions and their next steps in education.

Job description

Simply Education is recruiting for a passionate and dedicated Teacher to join a small, supportive specialist education setting in the Hamilton Square area of Wirral. This role focuses on relationships, personalised learning and helping young people re-engage with education.

You’ll work with children who may have SEND, SEMH, or barriers to learning, and unqualified teachers with the right experience are encouraged to apply. The role offers term-time hours and a permanent full-time contract.