Unqualified Teacher - Balsall Heath

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education agency seeks a compassionate and dedicated Unqualified Teacher to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. This fulfilling role involves providing personalized teaching sessions, adapting approaches to meet individual needs, and collaborating with professionals to track progress. The successful candidate will have a nurturing demeanor and a strong understanding of safeguarding and behavior management. With flexible working patterns and opportunities for ongoing professional development, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on young lives in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Ongoing CPD and training

Supportive working environment

Opportunities to impact lives

Qualifications

• Experience working with children facing SEMH challenges.
• Strong knowledge in core subjects like English, Maths, and Science.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging 1:1 or small-group sessions across core subjects.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and promote emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with SEMH or SEN

Strong subject knowledge in core curriculum

Nurturing and patient approach

Understanding of safeguarding practices

Education

Teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS)

Relevant tutoring/mentoring experience

Job description

Job Title: Unqualified Teacher
Location: Balsall Heath, Birmingham
Salary: 110- 140 per day, Depending on qualifications and experience
Contract Type: Full-time (Term-time only available)
Start Date: ASAP or September 2025

Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people who face social, emotional and mental health challenges?

We are looking for a committed and compassionate HLTA to work with pupils with SEMH needs in the B12 area of Birmingham.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners who may not thrive in mainstream education, helping them to rebuild confidence, achieve academic goals, and develop essential life skills.

Key Responsibilities:
Deliver engaging, personalised 1:1 or small-group sessions across core subjects (English, Maths, Science).
Adapt teaching approaches to meet the individual needs, emotional regulation levels and learning styles of each pupil.
Build trusting relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour or have experienced trauma.
Collaborate with SENCOs, teaching staff and external professionals to track progress and support wider development.
Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience and a positive attitude to learning.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working with children and young people with SEMH or SEN.
Strong subject knowledge in core curriculum areas.
A nurturing, patient and flexible approach to teaching.
Understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and behaviour management.
Teaching qualification (QTS/QTLS) or relevant tutoring/mentoring experience.

We Offer:
Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle.
Ongoing CPD and training in SEMH strategies and trauma-informed practice.
A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunities to make a genuine impact on a young person's life.

To Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter
Closing Date: ASAP
Interviews: ASAP
The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.