Off-Site Instructor – SEMH / Behaviour Support
Location: Wakefield
Pay: £130–£165 per day
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:15am–3:15pm
Contract: Full-Time | Temp to Perm
Start Date: ASAP
PK Education is recruiting an experienced and resilient Off-Site Instructor to support young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and dysregulated behaviour in the Wakefield area.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils who are currently disengaged from mainstream education, delivering tailored educational support within home and community-based settings.
The Role
Deliver engaging 1:1 educational sessions outside the classroom.
Support pupils with SEMH needs, challenging and dysregulated behaviour.
Adapt learning activities to individual needs and abilities.
Build positive relationships with pupils and families.
Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
Support reintegration into education and improve attendance.
Monitor pupil progress, engagement and wellbeing.
Follow safeguarding, lone-working and risk assessment procedures.
What We're Looking For
Experience working with SEMH pupils, PRUs, alternative provision or challenging behaviour.
Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
Confidence working independently in home and community settings.
Understanding of safeguarding, SEND and trauma-informed approaches.
A patient, resilient and adaptable approach.
Experience delivering educational interventions or alternative learning programmes.
This position would suit experienced SEMH practitioners, alternative provision instructors, behaviour mentors or education professionals with experience supporting disengaged learners.
What's on Offer?
Competitive daily rate of £130–£165, dependent on experience.
Full-time, Monday–Friday working hours.
Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
Ongoing support from PK Education.
Interested? Apply today with your CV or contact PK Education to discuss the opportunity.
All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check
