SEN Primary Teacher for Alternative Provision, Chesterfield

Part-Time Primary Teacher - Specialist SEN Alternative Provision

Location: Chesterfield
Hours: Part-time (Thursday's & Friday's) - Specific days negotiable
Start Date: Feb 2026, or sooner if available

Academics agency is seeking a resilient and nurturing teacher to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to make a profound impact within a therapeutic, relationship-led setting.

Your Role:

• Plan and deliver engaging, primary-level lessons to small groups or on a 1:1 basis, focusing on core subjects and holistic development.
• Build secure, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced significant trauma or adversity.
• Champion each child's progress, celebrating small steps as major victories.
• Work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team, including therapists and support staff.

We're Looking For:

• A qualified teacher (QTS) with experience in primary education.
• A genuine passion for, and understanding of, SEN/SEMH and trauma-informed practice.
• Boundless patience, empathy, and emotional resilience.
• A positive, steady presence and a firm belief in inclusion.

Essential Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Excellent professional references.

We Offer:

• A flexible schedule, with competitive rates depending on experience.
• A specialist, welcoming team committed to staff wellbeing.
• Significant professional development opportunities in SEN and therapeutic approaches.
• A well-resourced, calm, and purposeful environment.
• The genuine reward of transforming educational pathways for vulnerable children.

To Apply:

If you are ready to teach with heart and make a real difference, please send your CV and a brief expression of interest to:

For an initial conversation, you can also reach Charlotta at:

We are an equal opportunities employer.