Unqualified Teacher - 1:1 Alternative Provision (AP)

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is helping an alternative provision in Blackpool recruit an Unqualified Teacher for a high-impact 1:1 teaching and intervention role. This full-time, temp-to-perm position starts immediately, ideal for educators, cover supervisors, or youth workers who connect with vulnerable learners outside mainstream education.

You will deliver tailored 1:1 sessions, plan differentiated lessons, and work with SENCO and pastoral teams to monitor wellbeing and progress, while fostering a

Qualifications

• Proven experience in 1:1 instruction, tutoring, or youth mentoring.
• Experience supporting SEMH needs, ASC, ADHD or challenging behaviour.
• Ability to deliver English, Maths, and digital literacy up to KS3/KS4 without QTS.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on Update Service (or willingness to obtain).
• Right to work in the UK with satisfactory references covering 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 1:1 learning sessions and core curriculum support.
• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons matching pace and goals.
• Apply positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Collaborate with SENCO, pastoral team and external agencies to monitor wellbeing.
• Create a calm, structured learning environment to rebuild confidence and engagement.

Skills

1:1 instruction

Behaviour management

SEMH support

Engagement strategies

Differentiated instruction

De-escalation

Job description

A forward-thinking Alternative Provision in Blackpool is seeking a resilient, empathetic, and proactive Unqualified Teacher for a high-impact 1:1 teaching and intervention role.This is a full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity starting immediately, designed for an educator, cover supervisor, or experienced youth worker who excels at building rapport with vulnerable learners and re-engaging pupils outside mainstream education.

The Role

• Deliver tailored 1:1 learning sessions, functional skills, and core curriculum support to a pupil disengaged from mainstream schooling.
• Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons that match the pupil's pace, interests, and individual learning goals.
• Implement positive behaviour management techniques and proactive de-escalation strategies.
• Work collaboratively with the SENCO, pastoral team, and external multi-agency services to monitor wellbeing and academic progress.
• Create a calm, structured, and nurturing learning environment to rebuild the pupil's confidence and engagement.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience delivering instruction, cover supervision, tuition, or structured 1:1 youth mentoring.
• Strong background supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ASC, ADHD, or challenging behaviour.
• Ability to deliver core subjects (English, Maths, and digital literacy) up to KS3/KS4 level without formal QTS.
• Exceptional patience, emotional resilience, and de-escalation skills.
• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to process one immediately).
• Full right to work in the UK and satisfactory professional references covering the last 2 years.

What the School Offers

• Competitive salary up to £32,000 per annum, reflecting experience and dedication.
• Clear, seamless pathway from temporary placement to a permanent school contract.
• Highly supportive SEN and senior leadership team with dedicated pastoral resources.
• Continuous professional development (CPD) and ongoing training in trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support.