Vocational Instructor - SEN/Alternative Provision
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire |
| Area | Huddersfield, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Support Staff |
| Salary | £93 - £115 per day |
| Start Date | October 2026 |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | VocIn26_1790488803 |
| Job Views | 6 |
- Description
Vocational Instructor - SEN/Alternative Provision
The Role:
A specialist SEN/alternative Vocational Instructor will deliver practical, engaging activities to young people who may not thrive in a traditional classroom environment. These sorts of sessions are designed to develop pupils' confidence, social skills, independence, employability and life skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging practical and vocational sessions.
- Adapt activities to meet individual SEN needs.
- Encourage pupils to develop practical and employability skills.
- Promote independence, teamwork and responsibility.
- Create a safe and structured working environment.
- Build positive professional relationships with pupils.
- Encourage pupils who may have disengaged from traditional education.
- Support pupils to recognise their strengths and interests.
- Monitor progress and provide feedback to the wider school team.
- Maintain appropriate health and safety standards.
- Work alongside teaching and pastoral staff.
Requirements
- Practical or vocational experience within a relevant industry.
- Experience working with young people is desirable.
- A recognised trade, vocational or industry qualification would be advantageous.
- Ability to demonstrate practical skills clearly and patiently.
- Strong communication skills.
- A creative and flexible approach.
- Confidence working with young people with additional needs.
- Commitment to safeguarding.
- Enhanced DBS required.
Why Choose Veritas Education:
- Market leading Education Recruitment company covering the West Yorkshire area.
- Over 80 different CPD online training courses available to all our supply, long term and permanent staff members.
- A range of different work avenues across SEN, Primary, Secondary and Early Years.
- An experienced consultant available at all times to help with any queries, questions or support in your next career steps!
For further information, please contact
Hannah Gartshore - hgartshore@veritas-education.com
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
