Job Description

Location: Burnley, Lancashire

Job Type: Full-time, Long-term (temporary to permanent).

Start Date: September 2026 / Immediate

Are you an inspirational Secondary Teacher who thrives on making an impact where it is needed most? Do you have the creativity, resilience, and empathy to re-engage a young person who has slipped through the cracks of mainstream education?

We are looking for a dedicated 1:1 Intervention Teacher to work within a supportive Alternative Provision (AP) in Burnley. This full-time role involves delivering a bespoke, high-impact curriculum on a strict 1:1 basis to a secondary-aged student (KS3/KS4) with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The Role

Instead of managing a class of thirty, this role allows you to focus your expertise entirely on one student who finds standard classroom environments overwhelming. You will be responsible for creating an environment where they feel safe, understood, and motivated to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Bespoke Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver tailored, accessible lessons focused on core subjects (Functional Skills/GCSE English and Maths) alongside nurture-based and project-based learning.

  • De-escalation & Emotional Support: Use a trauma-informed approach to recognize triggers, diffuse challenging behavior, and help the student regulate their emotions.

  • Break Down Barriers: Re-build the student's confidence in education by celebrating small wins and focusing heavily on relationship-driven teaching.

  • Collaborate on Progress: Work closely with the provision's leadership team, SENDCo, and external agencies to track academic milestones and emotional development.

What We Are Looking For

  • Qualifications: QTS, QTLS, or an equivalent recognized teaching qualification. Applications from strong ECTs or Unqualified Teachers with significant AP/PRU experience are welcome.

  • Experience: A proven track record of teaching secondary-aged pupils with SEMH, ADHD, ASD, or challenging behaviors. Experience within a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), inclusion unit, or specialized provision is highly advantageous.

  • Key Traits: A calm, patient demeanor, excellent boundaries, and a sense of humor. You must be adaptable and ready to pivot your lesson plan at a moment's notice based on the student's emotional state.

  • Vetting: Must hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Why Partner with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Honest & Transparent Pay: Competitive daily rates paid strictly via PAYE we do not use umbrella companies, meaning no hidden fees or unfair deductions.

  • Ethical Practices: We are fully compliant with GCA and STeER framework standards, ensuring absolute transparency in how we work with both our schools and our teachers.

  • Continuous Professional Development: Gain free access to our market-leading CPD training suite, including certified courses in Safeguarding, Team Teach, and Advanced SEMH strategies.

  • Lancashire-Based Support: Benefit from a dedicated local consultant who understands the Burnley and wider Lancashire education landscape.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate teacher looking for a highly rewarding 1:1 role where you can see the direct impact of your work every single day, we want to hear from you.

Click 'Apply Now' to upload your CV, or contact rachael.boaler@twrecruitment.com for more details.

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undergo a thorough compliance and vetting process prior to placement.