Pink Tile Education are working in partnership with a specialist Provision in the Burgess Hill area, who are seeking a nurturing, adaptable, and resilient Primary Teacher to join their team from September on a part-time basis (Monday to Wednesday).
This provision supports pupils aged 5–16 who are unable to access mainstream education due to medical needs, behavioural challenges, social, emotional and mental health needs, or other barriers to learning. The setting provides a highly supportive and relationship-focused environment where pupils are encouraged to rebuild confidence, emotional regulation, and engagement with learning.
The successful candidate will be teaching primary-aged pupils, delivering creative and engaging lessons tailored to meet a range of abilities and additional needs. Many students may have experienced disruption within education and require consistency, patience, and a nurturing approach to help them feel safe and successful within school.
The school are looking for someone who understands the importance of building positive relationships, creating a calm learning environment, and supporting both the academic and emotional development of young people.
Be a qualified teacher or experienced unqualified teacher with strong primary curriculum knowledge
Have experience working with SEND, SEMH, behavioural needs, or vulnerable young people
Be confident managing challenging behaviour, including verbal dysregulation
Have a good understanding of mental health and trauma-informed approaches
Be patient, nurturing, and relationship-focused
Be able to adapt learning to meet a range of needs and abilities
Be resilient, flexible, and proactive in their approach
The school are also open to candidates with transferable experience from specialist settings, intervention provisions, nurture groups, or therapeutic environments who are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
Teaching primary-aged pupils within a specialist provision
Planning and delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
Supporting emotional regulation, confidence, and engagement in learning
Working closely with pastoral and therapeutic teams
Part-time role: Monday – Wednesday
Starting in September
Paid to scale depending on experience
Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a specialist setting
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work within a supportive provision where staff are committed to helping young people overcome barriers and achieve success both academically and personally.
Pink Tile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference checks, and safer recruitment procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV today or contact Lucy at Pink Tile Education for more information.
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