Job Description

Are you an experienced SEND Teacher or strong Mainstream Teacher with substantial SEMH expertise looking for a purposeful, permanent pathway within a nurturing, specialist setting?

We are seeking a highly experienced, resilient, and dedicated SEND / SEMH Teacher to lead our dedicated downstairs "Hive" class based in Barnoldswick.

Please note: This is a classroom-based teaching appointment, not an outdoor education lead.

The "Hive" is a structured, sensory-adapted classroom designed for pupils with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, communication difficulties, and associated neurodivergent profiles (ASC/ADHD). Due to the high level of individual support required, we are looking for a practitioner with extensive prior experience leading specialist classrooms, managing complex behaviours, and differentiating learning for varied developmental stages.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, lead, and deliver bespoke, highly engaging, and differentiated curriculum learning tailored to the complex needs of pupils within "The Hive".

  • Foster a trauma-informed, low-arousal, and consistent classroom environment where pupils feel secure, understood, and ready to learn.

  • Lead and deploy classroom support staff (Teaching Assistants / 1:1 mentors) effectively to maximise pupil progress and ensure classroom safety.

  • Implement proactive de-escalation strategies, positive behaviour support (PBS), and emotion coaching to manage dysregulation with patience and empathy.

  • Monitor, assess, and report on individual academic and pastoral targets (EHCP reviews, personal learning plans).

  • Collaborate with school leadership, pastoral teams, and multi-agency professionals.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or significant proven classroom teaching experience with UK curriculum knowledge.

  • Extensive experience teaching children and young people with SEND, SEMH, ASC, and complex behavioural/emotional barriers.

  • Confident in leading a specialist classroom provision and coordinating a team of support staff.

  • Strong background in trauma-informed practice, nurture principles, and positive de-escalation (Team-Teach, MAPA/CPI, or equivalent is advantageous).

  • Calm, authoritative, and deeply empathetic approach with clear, consistent boundaries.

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to complete one).

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary: Up to £33,000 (pro-rata / day rate equivalent during temp-to-perm phase).

  • Clear Route to Permanent Employment: Temp-to-perm contract offering security and a seamless transition.

  • Small Class Size: Dedicated staff-to-pupil ratios to allow for targeted, meaningful intervention.

  • Supportive Environment: A collaborative, welcoming leadership team dedicated to staff wellbeing and ongoing CPD.

  • Location: Accessible location in Barnoldswick with on-site parking, easily commutable from Colne, Skipton, Nelson, Burnley, and surrounding East Lancashire/West Yorkshire borders.

How to Apply:

If you have the extensive SEND/SEMH teaching background required to lead our Hive class and make a lasting difference in Barnoldswick, apply today with your updated CV.