Job Description

Unqualified Teacher/Instructor
Salary: £100 - £140 per day
Contract: Full-time, Blackburn

About Us: We are working with a forward-thinking SEN provision committed to creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment where all students can thrive. Our team works collaboratively to ensure each young person receives personalised education that addresses their unique needs and ignites their curiosity through innovative approaches.

The Role: We are seeking a creative and passionate Instructor/Unqualified Teacher to join our team. You will deliver engaging, unconventional lessons to small groups of students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will think outside the box, creating memorable learning experiences that capture student's imagination and make education accessible to diverse learners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and deliver innovative, multi-sensory lessons that break away from traditional teaching methods
  • Adapt teaching materials creatively to meet individual learning needs
  • Track and report on student progress using varied assessment approaches
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, and therapists
  • Support student's social and emotional development through engaging activities

About You:

  • Experience working with young people with special educational needs
  • Strong commitment to inclusive education with a flair for innovation
  • Patient, flexible, and resilient approach
  • Natural ability to make learning relevant, fun, and accessible
  • Enthusiasm for experimenting with new teaching methods
  • Ability to build positive relationships with challenging students

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Completed teaching degree (QTS) without completed induction year
  • Strong HLTA experience in SEN settings
  • Experience implementing differentiated learning strategies
  • Relevant experience in education or youth work
  • Training in SEN approaches (desirable)

What Makes You Stand Out:

  • Ability to transform everyday materials into engaging learning tools
  • Talent for connecting curriculum content to student's special interests
  • Willingness to get messy, be playful, and make learning memorable
  • Skills in areas like music, art, technology, or drama that can enrich the learning experience

Compliance and Safeguarding Requirements:

  • Enhanced DBS check with barred list check will be required prior to appointment
  • Two professional references
  • Full employment history with explanation of any gaps
  • Original qualification certificates will need to be presented at interview
  • Right to work in the UK documentation required

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Apply today to make a difference in the lives of our students through your creativity and innovative teaching approach as an unqualified teacher in Blackburn isabel.keen@twrecruitment.com / 01772977333