Unqualified Teacher

AMA Admin; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education are currently working with a Pupil Referral Unit in Denton, supporting pupils aged 11-16 with SEMH needs, and are seeking a confident, enthusiastic and committed Unqualified Teacher to join their staff on a full-time basis.

You will support pupils across a range of lessons, helping them stay engaged and on task, while contributing to a positive classroom environment and maintaining high behaviour expectations in a supportive specialist setting.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Recent experience working with children or young people within the last two years.
• Experience working with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities across different subject areas.
• Support pupils aged 11-16 to remain engaged, focused and on task.
• Maintain a positive, safe and productive classroom environment.
• Support pupils to complete set work and achieve lesson objectives.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies and expectations.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding pupil progress and engagement.

Skills

Strong literacy and numeracy

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

• Unqualified Teacher
  Location: Denton
  Working Hours: 8.30am-3.30pm, Monday to Friday
  Start Date: November 2026
  Contract: Full-time

Milk Education are currently working with a fantastic Pupil Referral Unit in Denton, supporting pupils aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, who are seeking a confident, enthusiastic and committed Unqualified Teacher to join their staff team on a full-time basis.

This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, youth workers, sports coaches, tutors, or individuals with previous experience working with children and young people who are looking to develop their classroom experience within a supportive specialist education environment.

The Pupil Referral Unit provides a positive and inclusive learning environment for pupils aged 11-16 who may have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and may have experienced barriers to accessing mainstream education. Experience working with children and young people with mental health needs, behavioural needs, SEND or additional needs would be highly desirable.

As an Unqualified Teacher, you will support pupils across a range of lessons, ensuring they remain engaged, focused and on task with the work provided. You will help create a positive classroom environment, maintain high expectations of behaviour and support pupils to achieve their learning objectives.

You will work across different subject areas and year groups, gaining valuable experience within a welcoming and supportive Pupil Referral Unit setting.

Unqualified Teacher - Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities across different subject areas.
• Support pupils aged 11-16 to remain engaged, focused and on task.
• Maintain a positive, safe and productive classroom environment.
• Support pupils to complete set work and achieve lesson objectives.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies and expectations.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Encourage engagement, participation, confidence and achievement.
• Provide appropriate support to pupils with SEMH, mental health, behavioural or additional needs.
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of pupils where required.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding pupil progress, behaviour and engagement.
• Promote inclusion, equality and respect throughout the Pupil Referral Unit.
• Support the wider school community where required.

Unqualified Teacher - Person Specification

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Recent experience working with children or young people within the last two years.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH, SEND, additional needs, mental health or behavioural needs would be highly desirable.
• A genuine passion for education and supporting children to reach their potential.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence leading groups of pupils.
• The ability to build positive relationships with both pupils and staff.
• A professional, reliable, patient and adaptable approach.
• Confidence managing behaviour and maintaining clear boundaries.
• Experience working with young people with mental health or behavioural needs would be desirable.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• An Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.