Specialist Instructor Unqualified Teacher Complex SEMH/SEND

Do you possess outstanding life experience and the resilience to teach and mentor young people with Complex SEMH/SEND? We are seeking an exceptional, unqualified teacher/instructor to deliver a bespoke curriculum and transform outcomes for vulnerable students in our Alternative Provision setting in Barnoldswick, Lancashire.

This pivotal role focuses on relationship-based teaching for students who have faced significant educational and social barriers. While Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is NOT required, you must have substantial experience, expertise, and passion in a field relevant to working with disengaged or vulnerable young people.

• Deliver Bespoke Learning: Plan and teach engaging, highly differentiated lessons to small groups or 1:1, focusing on core subjects (e.g., Functional Skills Maths/English) or a vocational/specialist area (e.g., Outdoor Education, Construction, Creative Arts).

• Implement Therapeutic Strategies: Use a trauma-informed and restorative approach to manage complex and challenging behaviour, creating a safe, consistent, and nurturing learning environment.

• Focus on SEMH/SEND: Work closely with the SENCO and support staff to ensure all teaching aligns with students' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.

• Be a Mentor: Act as a key adult and positive role model, building professional, trusting relationships that enable students to regulate their emotions and re-engage with education.

• Team Leadership: Direct and guide support staff (Teaching Assistants/TAs) within your classroom or intervention setting to maximise student outcomes.

We value life skills, professional resilience, and relevant experience over formal teaching qualifications for this specialist setting.

• Relevant Experience is Mandatory: Proven, significant experience in a challenging environment such as Alternative Provision (AP), a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), Youth Work, Residential Care, Social Care, or SEN/SEMH settings.

• Behaviour Management: Expert-level ability in positive behaviour intervention and de-escalation techniques (e.g., Team Teach, MAPA, or similar training/experience is highly desirable).

• Subject Knowledge: A strong background or vocational qualification in the subject area you will teach (e.g., a degree, vocational qualification, or equivalent industry experience).

• Resilience & Patience: The capacity to remain calm, patient, and consistent when dealing with highly distressed or challenging young people.

If you are an experienced and dedicated Specialist Instructor ready to make a profound difference to young people with complex needs in Barnoldswick, apply for an immediate start or to secure your position for January 2026.

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Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is essential.