Internal Alternative Provision (IAP) Teacher

If so, then we want to hear from you!

The Role

You will be the key adult for a small number of students (often 1:1 or very small groups), delivering highly personalised teaching with a strong emphasis on relationships, emotional regulation and inclusion.

Your role will be to break down learning, close gaps, and re-build engagement through creative and adaptive teaching.

You will:

• Design bespoke learning experiences tailored to individual needs
• Deliver engaging, flexible and ambitious teaching
• Create safe, nurturing environments where students can thrive
• Build strong, trusting relationships with vulnerable learners
• Make a life‑changing difference every single day

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Curriculum

• Plan and deliver a personalised, adapted curriculum aligned with the mainstream offer
• Teach functional skills (English and Maths) using creative, differentiated approaches
• Use strategies such as:
  • Interest‑led learning
  • Experiential and community‑based learning
  • Flexible pacing and outcomes
  • Use EOTT C approaches
• Ensure learning is meaningful, progressive and leads to sustained development

Assessment & Progress

• Track and monitor academic progress, engagement and wellbeing
• Use appropriate frameworks (e.g. Engagement Model where needed)
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to EHCP reviews and reporting

Relational Practice & Wellbeing

• Act as a trusted key adult for students
• Use trauma‑informed, relational and restorative approaches
• Support emotional regulation and readiness to learn
• Recognise and respond proactively to signs of distress

Inclusion & Provision

• Support gradual reintegration into school where appropriate
• Facilitate access to:
  • Wider school experiences
  • Enrichment opportunities
  • Community‑based learning
• Promote independence, confidence and belonging

Multi‑Agency Working

• Work closely with families to ensure consistency and trust
• Collaborate with SEND Co, pastoral staff and external professionals
• Contribute to multi‑agency and review meetings

Safeguarding & Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding across all settings
• Complete and follow risk assessments for off‑site learning
• Engage in ongoing professional development in SEND and inclusion
• Uphold the school’s ethos of high expectations and inclusive practice

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold QTS/QTLS
• Have experience working with students with SEND
• Be highly skilled in adapting teaching and personalising learning
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and relational practice
• Be resilient, reflective and solution‑focused
• Be passionate about inclusion and improving life chances
• Be confident working flexibly across different environments

Primary‑trained teachers are encouraged to apply, particularly those with strong experience in scaffolding learning and closing gaps.

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