Lead SEND Instructor / Unqualified Teacher

SEND Lead Instructor / Unqualified Teacher

Invent Training - Leicester

Salary: £24,000 - £26,500 Actual Salary

Permanent and Term Time Only

Full time or part time

Start date: September 2026

Job Overview
We are excited to offer the opportunity for a motivated individual to join our community and work with our exceptional students based at Wigston / South Wigston / Braunstone.

We are currently looking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated Lead Instructor/s to work with students that display a range of needs including SEN and SEMH. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our well established, friendly and supportive team where your input will be key in achieving positive outcomes for our young people.

Job Requirements

As a Lead Instructor you will be responsible for leading a specified subject(s), including the creation of the curriculum for that subject area and the registration of students on the course / exam. You will lead teaching and learning and associated activities in accordance with our policies and procedures. This will include instructing individuals on a 1:1 basis or leading whole class learning activities.

Due to the nature of our provision, a formal teaching qualification is not required, however we are specifically looking for Instructors who can deliver either Functional Skills, Construction, Health & Social Care, Childcare, Travel and Tourism or Animal Care.
The appointed person/s will work wi

thin a team and will provide teaching and learning, pastoral support, guidance, care and encouragement to our students. Therefore, it is crucial the successful candidates have an ability to engage with young people and care about their happiness and wellbeing.

You may be an experienced ELSA practitioner or behaviour mentor, be experienced working with children and young people with SEN or SEMH. Regardless of experience, a 'can do' attitude is essential in this fast-based demanding role, where we are all passionate about the potential of young people. The successful candidates will need excellent communication, time management and team working skills as well as patience and resilience

If you are the type of person who strives to meet the needs of every young person and has a proven track record of successfully working with young people then you would cherish this opportunity.

The right candidates will

Be a team player
Be experienced in planning and delivering lessons
Be able to remain calm under pressure
Have a flexible, aspirational and enthusiastic attitude
Be reflective and have a desire to work effectively with colleagues and students
About Us

Invent Training is a small, independent alternative education provision based in Braunstone and Wigston, Leicestershire. We work with young people who are at risk of exclusion from education or who struggle to succeed in a typical educational environment. We work with students from across Leicestershire.

Desirable experience/qualifications

GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent) in both Maths and English.
Specialist qualification in subject area
Understand the importance of supportive student / instructor relationships within an SEMH setting
Experience and knowledge of working with students who are disengaged, disaffected or disruptive within education (desirable)
A valid driving licence (desirable)
Benefits include:

A small, caring, supportive team
Become part of a thriving, successful and dedicated alternative education provision.
Breakfast and lunch included daily
Work laptop
Free gym access
Early finishes
Free onsite parking
Additional pay opportunities for working with summer/Easter/holiday camps (optional)
Our students are incredibly important to us; if you have a caring nature, you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our learners, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply
For more information and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:

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Closing date for applications: Monday 13th July 2026

Interview date: TBC

Strong applications may be considered upon receipt
The successful candidates will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Invent Training are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safeguarding StatementInvent Training is committed to safeguarding children, and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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