Alternative Provision Lead Location: Kendal, Cumbria Salary: £30,940 - £32,760 per annum (Starting at £17.00p/h, rising to £17.15p/h after a 3 month successful probation period) Candidates with a relevant qualification will commence at £18.00 per hour) Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week Vacancy Type: Permanent Benefits In addition to making a positive difference to people s lives, Right2Work offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including: • 25 days holiday (exc bank holidays pro rata for part time roles) increasing with long service. • Pension contributions into NEST Pension Scheme • Private Health Care scheme funded by Right2Work. • Laptop and smart phone to assist you in your job • Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support • Award scheme and recognition • Access to foundation and bespoke training and development About the Role We are seeking a passionate and inspiring leader to...

Alternative Provision Lead Location: Rochdale Salary: 34,000 - 46,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Permanent, Full Time Start Date: ASAP Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of an innovative Alternative Provision in Rochdale for an experienced Alternative Provision Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation committed to supporting young people with SEMH, SEND and barriers to mainstream education through a trauma-informed, relationship-led approach. This role combines leadership responsibilities with a teaching commitment, making it ideal for a candidate who is passionate about driving improvement while remaining actively involved in supporting pupils and staff on a day-to-day basis. As Alternative Provision Lead, you will work closely with senior leaders to ensure pupils receive a high-quality educational experience that enables them to re-engage with learning, achieve qualifications and progress towards positive destinations....

The Role We are seeking an innovative, highly compassionate, and child-centered leader to lead our primary provision. As our Head of Provision , you will drive our progressive educational vision. You will create a therapeutic, play-informed environment where young children feel secure, heard, and valued. You will manage a dynamic team of teachers, nurture assistants, and specialists, while working closely with families, primary schools, and local agencies to build bright futures for our children. Key Responsibilities Progressive & Nurturing Leadership: Model and champion a trauma-informed, relational, and nurture-based culture tailored specifically to early childhood development. Child-Centered Curriculum: Oversee a creative, flexible primary curriculum that integrates core literacy and numeracy with experiential learning, forest school/outdoor play, and therapeutic interventions. Early Intervention & Relational Practice: Lead on...

Deputy Site Lead Elmtree Learning Partnership Alternative Provision for Primary and Secondary-Aged Learners Salary: £24,252 - £25,800 dependent on experience Contract: Full-time, Permanent, term-time only Location: Elmtree Learning Partnership Weston-super-Mare Start Date: 23rd September 2026 Inspire Change. Champion Inclusion. Lead with Purpose. Elmtree Learning Partnership is seeking an exceptional and dedicated Deputy Site Lead to join our growing Alternative Provision for secondary-aged learners. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced education professional who is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes. Working closely with the Site Lead, you will play a key role in the strategic and operational leadership of the provision, ensuring students receive high-quality educational and pastoral support in a safe, nurturing, and aspirational environment. About the Role...

Head of Alternative Provision (SEND & SEMH) Location: Northampton Contract: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: January 2027 start or sooner Salary: 42,123 to 54,927 An exciting opportunity to lead, develop and shape a unique SEND & SEMH alternative provision. Are you an experienced SEND or Alternative Provision (AP) leader who is passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential? Here at Aspire People, we are seeking an inspiring, committed and forward-thinking Head of Alternative Provision to lead the next stage of development at a growing education provision on the rural outskirts of Northampton. This is a rare opportunity to become the first dedicated Head of AP within a small, specialist setting, shaping its educational vision, strengthening its impact and building a provision where children and young people can thrive. The role As Head of Alternative Provision, you will take overall day-to-day leadership of...

Internal Alternative Provisions Manager (Darwen Vale High School) Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK Salary: SCP 22-25 £29,728 - £32,079 (Actual Pro Rata Salary) Contract Type: Permanent Education Phases: Secondary; Working Patterns: Full-Time; Key Stages: Ks3; Application Deadline: Sunday, 1st November 2026 Interview Date: W/C 9th November 2026 Expected Working Start Date: As soon as possible Visa Sponsorship Available: No Is a Shared Job: No About the School: Darwen Vale High School is more than its recent Ofsted recognition it is a community built on shared vision and ambition. Guided by the Aldridge principle of no child left behind , DVHS strives to be a beacon of excellence in Darwen. We champion a safe, inclusive culture of high aspirations and achievement, where everyone is inspired to excel and take pride in all they do. By promoting responsibility, independent thinking and respect for diversity, we prepare learners to thrive as...

We are looking for a motivated and forward thinking Operations Manager to lead our service delivery team, supporting victims of crime across Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. This is a full time role offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum requirement of three days per week working from our office located in Boscombe. The role will require regular travel across the region. What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options : Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Welcome Bonus : £500 on successful completion of probation period. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity...

SEND Commissioning Lead NPE Location: Harrow, London Engagement: Agency Contract Day Rate: £550 per day (Umbrella) Working Arrangement: Hybrid Role Overview We are seeking an experienced SEND Commissioning Lead to lead specialist commissioning, market development and performance oversight of services for children and young people aged 0 25. The successful candidate will manage contractual relationships with commissioned services, working collaboratively across inclusive partnerships to ensure compliance, service quality and the delivery of agreed outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead SEND commissioning, market development and performance management across services for children and young people aged 0 25. Manage contractual relationships with commissioned providers and key partners. Ensure services are needs-led, evidence-based, financially sustainable and compliant with statutory requirements. Refresh and reset SEND commissioning governance arrangements and panel...

Help steer a charity that changes young lives - Trustee Dallaglio RugbyWorks Voluntary (travel expenses reimbursed) London / Remote c25-30hours per annum Three board meetings a year plus AGM Dallaglio RugbyWorks is seeking new Trustees to join its Board and help lead the charity through its next stage of growth. Most people who have done well can name someone who believed in them before they had proved anything. Thousands of young people in the UK have no one like that. Our job is to change that, and the Board s job is to make sure we do it well. About Dallaglio RugbyWorks Dallaglio RugbyWorks is an employment and social mobility charity. We work with young people who have been excluded from mainstream education, so that they are not excluded from society as well. Our work begins at around age 13, often just as things begin to go wrong, and continues until each young person is settled in sustained employment, education or training, sometimes into their mid-twenties....

Mentor - Alternative Provision Location: Burnley, Lancashire Position: Student Mentor Focus: 1:1 & Small Group Interventions Contract Type: Full-Time / Long-Term Supply options available Salary/Pay Rate: Competitive (Dependent on experience) About the Role Are you a resilient, compassionate, and inspiring Mentor looking for a rewarding role where you can truly transform young lives? We are working in partnership with a dynamic Alternative Provision (AP) setting in Burnley that caters to students who have disengaged from mainstream education, struggle with attendance, or require specialised social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) support. We are seeking a dedicated Mentor to lead targeted 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions , helping students overcome barriers to learning, regulate their emotions, re-engage with education, and build the confidence they need to succeed. Key Responsibilities Deliver Targeted Mentoring: Plan and run engaging...

SEN Teacher Location: Kingsbury, North London Contract: Full-Time A specialist school in Kingsbury, North London is seeking a dedicated and skilled SEN Teacher to lead a small, highly personalised primary class of pupils aged 6-10 with complex learning needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate SEN teacher to make a meaningful impact in a well-resourced and collaborative setting. SEN Teacher Job Role: Teach and manage a small class of non-verbal pupils , aged 6 to 10, using a range of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods, including objects of reference, visual supports, gestures, MAKATON , and iPad-based communication tools . Plan and deliver an individualised, engaging curriculum with a strong focus on communication, sensory regulation, and personal development. Lead a multidisciplinary team including LSAs and therapists, ensuring the holistic needs of each pupil are met. Support pupils with a range of...

Are you a passionate Forest School practitioner or outdoor educator looking to transform lives through nature-based learning? We are recruiting an energetic and nurturing Forest School Teacher / Practitioner for a forward-thinking Alternative Provision (AP) in Burnley . This position offers a clear temp-to-perm pathway for someone who thrives outside of the four walls of a standard classroom. You will lead outdoor education and practical woodland sessions for children and young people who have faced barriers in mainstream schooling, including Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, neurodiversity (ASC, ADHD), and school-related anxiety. Role & Key Responsibilities Plan, risk-assess, and deliver practical, therapeutic Forest School sessions across primary and secondary AP cohorts. Lead bushcraft, tool work, shelter building, campfire cooking, nature craft, and conservation tasks to promote self-esteem, teamwork, and resilience. Use outdoor, hands-on...

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with a calm, resilient approach and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners? We are currently recruiting an experienced and dedicated HLTA / Senior SEMH Teaching Assistant for a long-term role within a specialist setting in Blackpool . In this role, you will work closely with pupils who face challenges around Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), neurodiversity (such as ASC and ADHD), and associated behavioural difficulties. You will play a pivotal part in raising engagement, providing targeted interventions, and covering whole-class teaching where required. The Role & Key Responsibilities Provide whole-class cover, PPA cover, and lead targeted small-group interventions across key stages. Work 1:1 and in small groups with children who have complex SEMH needs, trauma backgrounds, or social-communication difficulties. Plan and adapt practical learning activities alongside classroom...

HLTA or Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Autism Provision, Leicester, Full-Time, Until Christmas A school in Leicester is looking for a new HLTA or Level 3 Teaching Assistant to lead its Internal Alternative Provision for children with autism. The pupils are waiting for specialist school places, and most are non-verbal or pre-verbal. You'd direct a team of five teaching assistants and carry the provision forward, working alongside the person who currently plans and delivers it. The school would rather wait a week or two for the right person than rush, so the start date is flexible. Responsibilities Lead the Internal Alternative Provision as its HLTA Manage yourself and direct a team of five Level 2 teaching assistants Support pupils with complex needs, most of whom are non-verbal or pre-verbal Work alongside the current provision lead and carry their work forward Help the provision settle, as some pupils are currently supported in mainstream classes...

Chair of Trustees - Gorse Hill Studios Community & Cultural Centre (GHSCC) Help Shape the Future of an Ambitious Youth Arts Charity Gorse Hill Studios (GHSCC) is seeking an exceptional individual to become our next Chair of Trustees . This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Board of a respected and ambitious youth arts charity that has transformed the lives of thousands of young people across Greater Manchester. Working closely with our Chief Executive and fellow trustees, you will help shape our strategic direction, strengthen our governance, and champion our mission to ensure every young person has the opportunity to thrive. About Us At Gorse Hill Studios, we believe all young people deserve social, emotional, educational and cultural investment in their future. For over a decade, we have supported young people aged 8 to 25 through a unique combination of arts, youth work and creative learning. Our work focuses on inclusion, disability, youth voice,...

Site Lead - Alternative Provision Elmtree Learning Partnership Salary: £27,864 - £30,960 dependent on experience Contract: Full-time, Permanent, term-time only Location: Bristol Start Date: October 2026 Inspire Change. Champion Inclusion. Lead with Purpose. Elmtree Learning Partnership is seeking an exceptional and dedicated Site Lead to join our growing Alternative Provision for secondary-aged learners. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced education professional who is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes. Working closely with the SLT you will play a key role in the strategic and operational leadership of the provision, ensuring students receive high-quality educational and pastoral support in a safe, nurturing, and aspirational environment. About the Role The Site Lead will support the effective day-to-day running of the provision and contribute to the...

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) needed ASAP Location: Birmingham and surrounding areas Reports to: Headteacher / Senior Leadership Team Salary: 150 - 250 per day, dependent on experience and role Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term / Temporary Working Hours: School hours, dependent on setting Job Overview: We are currently seeking experienced and dedicated SENCOs to work across a range of schools and educational settings in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. These opportunities may be based within mainstream primary or secondary schools, specialist SEND settings, or alternative provision, supporting pupils with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. As a SENCO, you will play a key role in coordinating SEND provision, supporting staff and working closely with pupils, families and external professionals to ensure children and young people receive appropriate support to meet their individual needs. We are looking for SENCOs who are...

The role of Specialist Occupational Therapist will provide a high quality, evidence based occupational therapy service, which promotes participation and functional activity of children and young people accessing our neurorehabilitation services. Our service delivery aims to promote outcome focussed interventions, safe care, function and participation of children and young people accessing home, school, and community life. You will deliver child and family focused, goal led interventions at a specialist level within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency setting. Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more Read more below. Role Requirements Clinical Skills and Responsibilities Provide high quality, evidence based occupational therapy provision for children and young people, in partnership with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and education services. Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments of children with a range of needs...

Big imaginations. Little steps. Life-changing progress. Join AP Education and help every child learn, communicate and thrive. At AP Education, we provide personalised, one-to-one Alternative Provision for children and young people (CYP) who face barriers to education. Our relationship-led approach helps them build confidence, develop skills and make meaningful progress. We're looking for creative, playful and compassionate SEND Tutors across Gloucester and surrounding areas to support children of EYFS age or those working at an EYFS developmental level. Learning doesn't always happen at a desk. Sometimes, it starts with a favourite toy, a silly song, a game of peekaboo or an adult willing to get down on the floor and see the world through a child's eyes! If you're imaginative, happy to be a little silly and passionate about celebrating small steps forward, we'd love to hear from you. What makes AP Education different? Relationships come first. Feeling safe, understood...

Big imaginations. Little steps. Life-changing progress. Join AP Education and help every child learn, communicate and thrive. At AP Education, we provide personalised, one-to-one Alternative Provision for children and young people (CYP) who face barriers to education. Our relationship-led approach helps them build confidence, develop skills and make meaningful progress. We're looking for creative, playful and compassionate SEND Tutors across Cheltenham and surrounding areas to support children of EYFS age or those working at an EYFS developmental level. Learning doesn't always happen at a desk. Sometimes, it starts with a favourite toy, a silly song, a game of peekaboo or an adult willing to get down on the floor and see the world through a child's eyes! If you're imaginative, happy to be a little silly and passionate about celebrating small steps forward, we'd love to hear from you. What makes AP Education different? Relationships come first. Feeling safe, understood...