Unqualified Teacher

Academics; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEN school in Letchworth Garden City is seeking an Unqualified Teacher to provide high-quality educational support for pupils with severe learning difficulties. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact and grow professionally in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons, collaborating with a dedicated team, and implementing strategies tailored to diverse learning needs. Candidates should have a passion for education, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to pupil welfare.

Benefits

Proactive commitment to staff wellbeing

Comprehensive induction programme

Continuous professional development

Access to training and workshops

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people with complex needs.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience, creativity, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons under the guidance of qualified teachers.
• Support pupils with a range of severe and complex learning difficulties.
• Assist with planning, preparation, and assessment of learning activities.
• Foster positive behaviour, independence, and confidence among pupils.
• Implement personalised learning strategies and sensory-based approaches.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Creativity

Strong communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Unqualified Teacher - Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Letchworth Garden City

Salary: £22,601 - £35,259 (Actual)

Pay Scale: Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale

As an Unqualified Teacher, you will work within a forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality, personalised learning experiences. You will play a key role in helping pupils achieve their potential through creative approaches, strong relationships, and a genuine belief in every learner's ability to succeed.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Unqualified Teacher to join a specialist SEN school in Letchworth Garden City, supporting a vibrant community of 175 young people aged 2-19 with severe and complex learning difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about education and training, eager to make a meaningful impact, and ready to grow professionally within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons under the guidance of qualified teachers
• Support pupils with a range of severe and complex learning difficulties
• Assist with planning, preparation, and assessment of learning activities
• Foster positive behaviour, independence, and confidence among pupils
• Implement personalised learning strategies and sensory-based approaches
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff

What We Offer

• A proactive and genuine commitment to staff wellbeing
• A determined, friendly, and highly supportive specialist team based in Letchworth Garden City
• A comprehensive induction programme tailored to your role
• Continuous professional development aligned with your interests and aspirations
• A well-resourced, inspiring learning environment with specialist SEN facilities
• Opportunities to observe experienced teachers and learn from SEN practitioners
• A varied and fulfilling role with daily challenges and successes
• Regular opportunities to contribute to curriculum development
• Support from senior leaders who prioritise development and collaboration
• Access to wider school network training, workshops, and mentoring

For suitably qualified and committed candidates, Graduate Teacher Training may also be available, providing a clear pathway to achieving qualified teacher status in Letchworth Garden City.

The Ideal Candidate in the education and training sector Will Have:

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people with complex needs
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Patience, resilience, creativity, and a positive attitude
• Experience in education, care, SEN, or youth support (desirable but not essential)
• A willingness to learn, take direction, and contribute new ideas
• The ability to adapt to a variety of learning styles and pupil needs
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Join this fantastic SEN specialist school in Letchworth Garden City as an Unqualified Teacher and help shape futures in a setting where every achievement is valued and every day brings new opportunities for growth in the education and training environment.