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SEN/SEMH Teacher

Job Title: SEN/SEMH Teacher (KS3-KS5) - Alternative Provision
Location: Barnoldswick
Contract Type: Full-Time
Salary: £30,000
Start Date: ASAP through to September

We're looking for a passionate and resilient teacher - or an experienced HLTA (Level 4) ready to step into teaching - to join our Alternative Provision team.

We are an inclusive, student-centred Alternative Provision in Barnoldswick serving learners with complex SEN and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across Key Stages 3 to 5. Many of our students have EHCPs and have faced barriers to education in mainstream settings. We're seeking an educator who is flexible, emotionally intelligent, and truly committed to making a difference.

About the Role:

Plan and deliver engaging, accessible lessons tailored to individual needs

Foster a safe, supportive, and consistent classroom environment

Work collaboratively with a skilled team including the SENCO, pastoral staff, and therapists

Use trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to support behaviour and emotional regulation

Support EHCP outcomes through personalised planning and regular assessment

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from:

ECT Teachers (QTS/QTLS) with SEN/SEMH experience

HLTAs (Level 4 or equivalent) with a strong track record in leading lessons and a clear desire to move into teaching

What You'll Bring:

A strong understanding of SEN and SEMH needs

Experience working in alternative provision, PRUs, or specialist settings

A creative, adaptive approach to teaching and learning

Patience, empathy, and the ability to build trust with vulnerable learners

A belief in the potential of every young person

In Return, We Offer:

A chance to shape education for students who need something different

Regular CPD in SEN, behaviour support, and trauma-informed practice

To Apply:
Please send your CV outlining your relevant experience to (url removed).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references