Unqualified Teacher

Are you passionate about working with children and young people? Thinking about becoming a teacher but don’t have a qualification yet? This is your perfect first step.

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable individuals to join our team as unqualified teachers in Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools. No formal teaching qualifications are required – just the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for making a difference.

What You’ll Do:

• Teach lessons left by the class teacher or follow a general plan, adapting as needed to meet students’ needs.

• Work alongside teaching assistants to create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and deliver pre-planned activities.
• Gain hands-on experience that could lead to a permanent role or a path into teacher training.

• Adhere to safeguarding, health & safety, and school-specific guidelines and expectations.

About You:

• You don’t need to be a qualified teacher, but you must be dependable, compassionate, and confident working with children.
• Previous experience with children or young people (e.g. in schools, youth work, or care roles) is a big plus.
• Calm, patient, and positive – especially in challenging situations.
• Flexible and ready to jump in where needed.

Why Apply?

• Ideal experience for aspiring teachers or support workers.
• Work that fits around your availability – daily supply, part-time, or long-term placements.
• Training and development opportunities provided.
• The chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people.

Interested?
Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career in education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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