Teacher - Primary Alternative Provision

North East Combined Authority; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Training, Mentoring & Shadowing

Paid Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Keyfort Group is recruiting a Primary Alternative Provision Teacher for our Newcastle upon Tyne site. You will deliver personalised learning for primary-age students with complex needs, guided by EHCP outcomes, and work with a small team to adapt lessons using practical, interest-led activities.

Experience with the Primary Curriculum, SEN/SEND support, and strong collaboration with families and professionals is essential.

Qualifications

• QT status required and teaching qualification
• Experience teaching primary-age children
• Experience delivering adaptive phonics for a range of abilities
• Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH, autism or complex needs
• Experience using SALT activities and communication aids
• Ability to plan differentiated, person-centred learning and work with families and professionals

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised learning activities linked to EHCP targets and individual needs
• Deliver high-quality, safe, person-centred teaching at Primary Curriculum and EYFS level
• Adapt learning materials to meet communication, sensory and emotional needs
• Support the young person to develop confidence, independence and social interaction
• Work with Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants, providing guidance
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate educational records
• Collaborate with families, care teams and external professionals to ensure joined-up support

Skills

Experience teaching primary age

Adaptive phonics delivery

Differentiated, person-centred lessons

Behaviour support and safeguarding

Clear communication with families and/

Collaborative teamwork with TA staff

Patience and resilience

Adapt planning on the spot

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

Communication aids

Job description

KEYFORT Group are delighted to share an exciting opportunity as part of the expansion of our new Alternative Education Service, developed in partnership with Newcastle Council. This role marks a key step in our journey to provide innovative, person-centred education for young people with complex needs who fall outside of mainstream education.

Please note: This position does not offer UK visa sponsorship.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Job Title: Primary Alternative Provision Teacher

Location: Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne

Rate of Pay: £32,307.69

Hours Available: 32.5 hours, Monday to Friday

Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for a calm, creative and adaptable Teacher to join our Alternative Provision. You will provide consistent, personalised teaching for children and young people who need an approach that is different from a traditional classroom. We require experience working within the Primary Curriculum and being able to adapt teaching to a range of abilities and needs.

About our Alternative Provision

KEYFORT provides highly personalised education for children and young people who are not able to access learning through a traditional mainstream classroom. Teaching is planned around each student’s EHCP outcomes, strengths, interests, communication, sensory and emotional needs, with a strong focus on engagement, independence, life skills and meaningful progress.

The Teacher role

This is a hands-on teaching role, working with a very small number of Primary aged students, alongside Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants. You will have the freedom to adapt lessons, use practical and interest-led activities and take the time to build trusting relationships.

We are looking for someone who understands that progress will look different for each young person. You will be patient and reflective, remain calm around behaviours of concern and be willing to change your approach when something is not working. You should be confident providing direction to support staff and working closely with families, care teams and other professionals.

This role is suited to a Teacher, who is seeking a change of pace from a traditional classroom or busy SEN setting. Unlike typical teaching roles that involve delivering lessons to a full class, this position focuses on personalised support, short interest and ability led activities (Phonics, White Rose Maths, Science, Emotion Coaching/Zones of Regulation). This allows for a more individualised, consistent, and meaningful approach to learning, where you can make a lasting impact on a young person’s educational journey.

You will plan and deliver engaging, apated learning activities linked to the young person’s EHCP targets, individual needs, and educational outcomes. This may include creating visual resources, adapting learning materials, supporting communication, and using approaches that support both verbal and non-verbal interaction. The day will be structured to give the young person a routine within their AP session.

Collaboration will be key. You will work alongside Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, our SEND Lead, Coordinators, the young person’s care team, family, and external professionals, where appropriate, to ensure a holistic, person-centred approach.

Experience supporting young people with complex needs, SEND, SEMH needs, autism, profound learning disabilities, or behaviours of concern would be beneficial.

Applicants who already hold an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service would be ideal.

Essential Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience teaching children or young people of Primary Age
• Experience delivering adaptive phonics lessons for a range of abilities.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH needs, autism, profound learning disabilities, or complex behaviours of concern
• Experience of using SALT activities and a using a range of communication aids.
• Confidence supporting young people who may display challenging or complex behaviours (Training will be provided)
• Ability to plan and deliver differentiated, person-centred learning activities
• A naturally calm, positive, and resilient attitude that helps create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment
• Ability to be innovative and adapt your planning on the spot to enhance learning opportunities.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, families, care teams, and external professionals
• Ability to maintain accurate records of learning, progress, and engagement
• An understanding of Alternative Provision and how it differs from a traditional school setting.

Desirable Criteria

• Additional qualifications or training in SEN support
• Knowledge of effective behaviour support strategies
• Experience creating or using visual aids or alternative communication systems
• Experience contributing to EHCP targets, ILPs, care plans, or transition plans
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle, due to the potential community-based elements of the role

Role Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised learning activities linked to the young person’s EHCP targets and individual needs
• Deliver high-quality, safe, and person-centred teaching and support at a Primary Curriculum and EYFS level.
• Adapt learning materials and approaches to meet the young person’s learning, communication, sensory, and emotional needs
• Support the young person to develop confidence, independence, communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants, providing guidance and direction where appropriate.
• Monitor progress, gather evidence of learning, and maintain accurate educational records using our online portal.
• Contribute to reviews, support planning, and communication with professionals where required
• Support with associated administration, setting up learning materials, and maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment
• Work alongside families, care staff, and external professionals to ensure a joined-up approach, where appropriate
• Safeguard the young person at all times and act in their best interests

Our Values

• Making a positive difference: you love knowing that what you do, and how you do it, matters.
• Taking pride in your work: you aspire to deliver quality in everything you undertake.
• Relationship building: you value taking the time to get to know people, their interests, and their aspirations. Building respectful and meaningful relationships is important to you.

Who are Keyfort Group?

Keyfort Group deliver packages of care and support to individuals with a range of conditions and disabilities. Our support is person-centred, we only work with people if we think we can provide great care not based on their disability. We have experience of working with people with a brain injury, neurological condition, learning disabilities, spinal injuries, physical and mental health needs.

What benefits will you receive?

• A fixed term time contract
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme; access to a free service providing a wealth of support and knowledge around financial, mental and physical wellbeing.
• Training, Mentoring and Shadowing programmes; inhouse with our own RGN, Occupational Therapist and trained Psychologists
• Paid Enhanced DBS check
• Colleague Referral Scheme - £200 incentive bonus (T&C's apply)
• FlexEarn; which is a simple and safe way of accessing the wages you’ve already earned
• Blue Light discount card; giving you BIG discounts at major retailers
• Employee of the month scheme; winners receive a monetary voucher

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

KEYFORT Group is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and lived experiences, including those from under-represented groups.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and employment, to ensure everyone can perform at their best.