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PPA Teacher - Dunstable - Immediate Start

Not every child finds school easy. Could you be the teacher who helps them find their way?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Dunstable looking for a resilient, adaptable and passionate PPA Teacher to support pupils with additional needs, including those who may display challenging behaviour.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a teacher with experience working in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) who understands the importance of building positive relationships, setting clear boundaries and creating a safe, supportive learning environment where every pupil has the chance to succeed.
If you're confident supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, SEND and challenging behaviours, we'd love to hear from you!

What you'll be doing:

Delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects and year groups to cover teachers' PPA time
Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
Creating a structured, calm and consistent learning environment
Using positive behaviour management strategies to encourage engagement and minimise disruption
Adapting lessons and learning activities to meet pupils' individual needs and abilities
Building trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced barriers to learning
Working collaboratively with school staff to maintain consistency and support pupils' progressWe're looking for someone who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Has previous experience working in a PRU or a similar alternative provision setting
Has experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
Is confident managing challenging situations calmly, fairly and consistently
Can adapt their teaching style to engage pupils with a range of learning needs
Is patient, resilient and passionate about helping every child reach their potential
Can build positive relationships while maintaining clear expectations and boundariesWhy work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Competitive rates of pay
Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella company deductions
Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College
Support from a dedicated education consultant
Opportunities to develop your experience across local schools and alternative provision settingsInterested?
If you're an experienced teacher who thrives on helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and believes every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, we want to hear from you!

Apply today or contact Maria at the Tradewind Recruitment St Albans team at (url removed) to find out more about this PPA Teacher opportunity in Dunstable