Location: Gloucester
Salary: £115 - £165 per day (negotiable, dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time or Part-time (flexible hours available)
Start Date: ASAP
Job Overview:
Monarch Education is proud to be working in close partnership with a highly respected Alternative Provision school in Gloucester. This specialist setting provides tailored education for secondary-aged pupils who face barriers to learning, including those with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), autism spectrum conditions (ASC), and other SEND profiles.
We are currently seeking a passionate and adaptable SEND Instructor to join this dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in a nurturing, pupil-centred environment and is committed to helping young people re-engage with education.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons across a range of subjects, including English, Maths, PSHE, and vocational topics.
Support pupils with complex needs, including those who may display challenging behaviour or require emotional regulation strategies.
Create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment that promotes resilience, confidence, and academic progress.
Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals to ensure holistic support for each pupil.
Use a variety of assessment tools to monitor progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
Build trusting relationships with pupils, families, and carers to support long-term educational outcomes.
Essential Requirements:
Experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or in an alternative provision setting.
Ability to teach across multiple subjects at KS3/KS4 level.
Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
A flexible, empathetic, and proactive approach to teaching and learning.
Desirable:
Teaching qualification or relevant education/training certification.
Familiarity with the National Curriculum and GCSE frameworks.
Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches.
Experience with EHCPs and SEND support plans.
Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:
Flexible working opportunities
Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!
A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
Competitive daily ratesTo learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website