Primary Teacher - Alternative Provision (Temp to Perm)

A supportive and forward-thinking Alternative Provision (AP) in Clitheroe is seeking a resilient, compassionate, and committed Primary Teacher to join their team immediately on a temp-to-perm basis.

You will work with primary-aged learners (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) who face barriers to learning, including SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs, trauma, ADHD, and ASD. In this role, small class sizes (typically 4-8 pupils) and dedicated teaching assistants allow you to focus on differentiated delivery, relational behaviour management, and core progress.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, highly adapted primary lessons across the national curriculum.

• Foster a calm, de-escalating classroom environment using trauma-informed and positive behaviour support techniques.

• Assess and monitor individual learning milestones, contributing to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) reviews.

• Collaborate closely with SENCOs, teaching assistants, educational psychologists, and parents to support holistic development.

• Create a secure, structured space where pupils who have struggled in mainstream education can rebuild confidence.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, or recognised equivalent primary teaching qualification.

• Proven experience teaching KS1/KS2 within a UK mainstream primary school, PRU, AP, or SEN setting.

• Strong classroom and de-escalation skills; training in Team-Teach, MAPA, or CPI is advantageous (or willingness to complete training).

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to undergo one immediately).

• Full eligibility to work in the UK.

• Competitive salary up to £33,000 (pro-rata during the initial temporary placement).

• Smooth, guaranteed transition into a permanent school contract following a successful probationary period.

• Exceptionally small class sizes with strong 1:1 and 2:1 TA support ratios.

• Ongoing SEN and pastoral CPD opportunities.

• Free on-site parking in Clitheroe.

To apply, submit an up-to-date CV highlighting your primary teaching and SEN/SEMH experience, or contact our recruitment team directly for a confidential discussion. Immediate video/in-person interviews are being scheduled.