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