At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and support young people with special educational needs through creative, one-to-one teaching.
- Company: Join SENse Learning, a mission-driven organisation dedicated to transforming education for young people.
- Benefits: Earn £35-£45 per hour with flexible hours and remote work options.
- Other info: Ongoing hiring with multiple positions available; join a supportive community of educators.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while enjoying a fulfilling teaching career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and 2+ years of teaching experience, ideally with SEND.
The predicted salary is between 45 - 45 £ per hour.
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. The 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
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 person’s needs, EHCP, and risk assessment
- Plan and report for lessons and provide regular feedback on student progress
Specialist Teacher Employment Status
This position involves engaging with us as a self‑employed tutor/teacher. We provide 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
- SENDCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator)
- SLD / MLD Teacher
- Autism / ADHD Support Teacher
- Intervention Specialist / Teacher / Tutor
- Ex‑Teacher
- Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA)
- Educational Therapist
- Speech and Language Therapist (SALT)
- Educational Psychologist (EP)
- Inclusion Coordinator
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!
Specialist Teacher — Chippenham employer: SENse Learning
SENse Learning is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with special educational needs. With competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive community, our Specialist Teachers enjoy a fulfilling career that allows for personal growth and creativity in teaching. Join us in our mission to transform education and inspire students to rediscover the joy of learning in Chippenham.
