Job Description

Salary:

16,910 - 20,470 for 20 hours per week, TTO
(Based on 19-23 per hour x 20 hrs/week x 39 + 5.5 weeks/year, pro-rated according to experience and qualifications.)

About Us:

At Niche Care, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. Our homes and schools offer a nurturing, therapeutic environment for children aged 10-16 - spaces where healing, growth, and belonging come together through care, education, and connection.

Our small, DfE-registered and Ofsted-inspected independent schools support young people in Key Stages 3 and 4 who are residents in our homes to

thrive and rediscover their enjoyment of learning

.

We offer an individualised, integrated, and therapeutic education programme designed to meet the complex

SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)

needs of young people who have faced adverse childhood and educational experiences. Many of our learners have experienced significant interruptions to their education, and we are here to help them re-engage and succeed.

The Role:

We are seeking a

dedicated and flexible teacher

with a passion for therapeutic education to deliver

English

lessons and contribute to our wider

enrichment curriculum

. You'll provide bespoke education to young people with varied

SEN and SEMH

needs in a nurturing, trauma-informed environment.

As a teacher at

Niche

, you'll work with a small number of pupils, focusing on inclusive, relational learning. You'll contribute to a flexible and diverse curriculum tailored to each young person's needs. More than just teaching, your role will be to

heal, empower, and inspire

-- helping learners rebuild their confidence and rediscover a love for learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging, individualised lessons in

English (KS3, KS4, and Functional Skills)

, alongside enrichment and vocational areas. Support vocational learning through

ASDAN Short Courses

and the

AQA Unit Award Scheme

. Promote

personal, social, and emotional development

alongside academic progress. Design and deliver creative class projects that foster

social development, life skills, and curiosity

. Adapt teaching approaches to be

therapeutic, collaborative, and responsive

to SEN and SEMH needs. Create and maintain a

safe, supportive, and inclusive

learning environment. Work closely with the

Head of Education

, care teams, therapists, and external professionals to ensure holistic support. Track and celebrate progress, set achievable targets, and contribute to

EHCP reviews

. Uphold

safeguarding standards

and promote pupil wellbeing at all times.

About You:

You are a

warm, empathetic, and resilient teacher

who values a

therapeutic and relational approach

to education. You are committed to meeting each learner where they are, adapting creatively to their needs, and never giving up on helping them succeed.

Essential / Desirable Attributes:

Minimum

3 years' experience

teaching in UK schools. Experience working with

children with SEMH and/or SEN

, or within

alternative or therapeutic provision

(highly desirable). A

formal Teaching Qualification

is not essential, but

QTS or QTLS

is desirable. Calm, emotionally intelligent, and reflective. Skilled at building

positive, trusting relationships

with young people who may be vulnerable or disengaged from education. Knowledge of

trauma-informed and attachment-aware

teaching practices.

Creative, adaptable, and self-reflective

in your approach.

What We Offer:

Small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios that support effective teaching and a healthy work-life balance A supportive, trauma-informed team culture Ongoing CPD opportunities centred on SEND, therapeutic practice, and alternative education A genuine sense of purpose and the chance to make a lasting, positive difference in young people's lives A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package The opportunity to collaborate with the Head of Education in developing and enhancing the curriculum (with experience across KS3 - KS4 desirable) Enhanced DBS paid for by us.
If you're looking for meaningful work, where every day offers a chance to make a genuine difference - we'd love to hear from you!

Join our therapeutic community and help shape brighter futures.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 19.00-23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Application question(s):

Do you have experience working with children with SEMH and / or SEN? Do you have a formal Teaching Qualification? Do you have knowledge of trauma-informed and attachment-aware teaching practices?
Experience:

Teaching: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person