SEN/SEMH Teacher - Tradewind Recruitment : Job Details

SEN/SEMH Teacher

Job Title: SEN/SEMH Teacher (KS3-KS5) - Alternative ProvisionLocation: Blackburn Contract Type: Full-TimeSalary: £30,000Start 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 Blackburn 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.

• 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

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

• 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

• 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 .

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.