Unqualified Teacher (SEN)

AMA Admin; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Compliance+ accreditation

Culture-fit placements

Partnership school network

Job summary

Milk Education invite applications for an Unqualified Teacher at a middle school in Morpeth. The role is full-time, 8.30am-3.45pm, Monday to Friday, starting September 2026, with a view to long-term placement.

The successful candidate will support pupils aged 9-13 across various subjects, create engaging lessons, and help maintain a positive classroom environment. Prior experience with children is valued, and a commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Recent experience working with children or young people within the last two years.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND, additional needs or SEMH would be highly desirable.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication and confidence leading groups of pupils.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Professional, reliable, patient and adaptable approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS or is held on Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and activities across different subject areas.
• Support pupils aged 9-13 to remain engaged and on task.
• Maintain a positive, safe and productive classroom environment.
• Help pupils 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 feedback to teaching staff regarding pupil progress, behaviour and engagement.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Unqualified Teacher

Location: Morpeth, Northumberland
Working Hours: 8.30am-3.45pm, Monday to Friday
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time

Milk Education are currently working with a fantastic middle school in Morpeth, supporting pupils aged 9-13, 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 school environment.

The school provides a positive and inclusive learning environment for pupils aged 9-13. Some pupils may have additional learning needs or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, so experience supporting children with SEND, additional needs or SEMH 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 middle school setting.

Unqualified Teacher - Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities across different subject areas.
• Support pupils aged 9-13 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 additional needs and/or SEMH 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 school.
• 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 SEND, additional needs or SEMH 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiativ