Job Description

Specialist Teacher

You can make a difference, teach creatively, and work within a more fulfilling and rewarding career - SENse Learning is offering a unique opportunity for passionate teachers to make a real impact!

You can begin to work in an impact-first role with SENse Learning. Our

Specialist Teacher roles allow you to provide one-to-one support for the most in-need young people, working across specialisms as a

SEND Tutor,

Intervention Tutor, and

Specialist Teacher!

Multiple positions are available, hiring is

ongoing

, and

interviews are being arranged as applications are received .

What makes this Specialist Teacher role right for you:

You can inspire young people to re-engage with education and discover the joy of learning. When you want to grow your career beyond the classroom, you can become a Specialist Teacher, delivering sessions of learning in the young people's homes and out in the community, motivating students with creative, interest based learning.

The benefits we offer our Specialist Teachers:

Competitive pay:

35 - 45 per hour

Flexible working:

Craft your own schedule with in-person, hybrid, and work-from-home teaching opportunities, agreeing lesson times with parents, carers, or schools

Flexible hours:

Flexible part-time up to full-time hours, arranged in consultation with clients and schools to suit your schedule

Meaningful work:

Provide one-to-one support to the young people that are otherwise left behind

Pastoral and Pathways Support:

SENse Learning keeps a team around you and the child

Community and Company Events:

Knowledge sharing and resources

Referral Programme:

Get rewarded for successful tutor referrals
At SENse Learning, you will join a

community

of

like-minded individuals

dedicated to

forward-thinking approaches

to supporting

SEND Learners

; be part of

a team

that believes in shaping a

brighter future

for every student.

Specialist Teacher role requirements:

Experience:

2+ years of post-NQT teaching experience, ideally working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and / or PMLD in a holistic and trauma-informed way

Qualifications:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS)

Approach:

Understanding of how to work in a child-centred, holistic way; you will have the ingenuity and creativity to make the curriculum work in an individual, student-centred way.

Compliance:

Enhanced DBS (we can facilitate this if needed) and 2+ professional references

Location:

You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online jobs

Safeguarding:

Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment.

The Specialist Teacher role and responsibilities:

Develop

strong relationships

with children and young people who have a range of needs and who have often experienced significant difficulties in previous education settings. Provide

in person

,

online / remote

, and

hybrid

support to children, teenagers, and young people with

SEMH

and

SEND

needs, including

MLD

,

SLD

,

PMLD

, and other

Additional Educational Needs

Support pupils and students, ranging from

KS1 - KS5

(as appropriate for your skills), referred by local authorities and schools by planning and delivering

flexible

,

trauma-informed

tutoring

and

mentoring

tailored to the young persons needs, EHCP, and risk assessment Plan and report for lessons and provide regular feedback on

student progress

At SENse Learning, we are on a

mission

to raise the standard of education for young people with

SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)

, as well as those with

SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)

needs. We are increasingly supporting children and young people with

MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

,

SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)

, and

PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)

. We passionately believe in the

transformative power of education

, and through

bespoke

, one-to-one lessons, our dedicated team makes a positive impact on students' lives every day. Join us and be part of our mission!

Applying:

Apply in

less than 5 minutes

via our mobile and browser optimised application form

Interviews

are being scheduled on a

rolling basis

-

apply now

and start making a difference! We welcome tutors

from all backgrounds

- our learners come from diverse communities and our organisation must reflect and represent their experiences
We take

Safer Recruitment

seriously. All candidates must pass through our safer recruitment process to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people

Specialist Teacher employment status:

This position involves engaging with us as a self-employer tutor / teacher We providing guidance / signposting on accessing resources to register as self-employed if you are not registered already This is not a PAYE position

Relevant Job Titles / Previous Experience:

Individuals with highly relevant experience from teaching background often have worked in the following roles:

SENDCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator) SLD / MLD Teacher Autism / ADHD Support Teacher Intervention Specialist / Teacher / Tutor Ex-Teacher
Other highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background include

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA) Educational Therapist Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) Educational Psychologist (EP) Inclusion Coordinator
If you hold one of these roles, meet our requirements, and are considering a career change please do consider applying with us.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two weeks.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 35.00-45.00 per hour

Benefits:

Free or subsidised travel
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

post NQT: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

QTS/QTLS (required)
Work Location: On the road