Specialist Teacher — Sandown

SENse Learning is offering a unique opportunity for passionate teachers to make a real impact by providing one-to-one support for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Multiple positions are available, with hiring ongoing and interviews arranged as applications are received.

About the Role

You can inspire young people to re-engage with education and discover the joy of learning. As a Specialist Teacher, you will deliver sessions in students’ homes and communities, motivating them with creative, interest-based learning. This role allows you to grow your career beyond the traditional classroom while making a meaningful difference in the lives of in-need learners.

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.

Requirements

• 2+ years of post-NQT teaching experience, ideally working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and/or PMLD in a holistic and trauma-informed way.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS).
• Understanding of how to work in a child-centred, holistic way; creativity and ingenuity to adapt the curriculum for individual, student-centred learning.
• Enhanced DBS (facilitation available if needed) and 2+ professional references.
• Based in the UK with the right to work in the UK.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment.

Benefits

• 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: Part-time up to full-time hours, arranged in consultation with clients and schools.
• Meaningful work: Provide one-to-one support to young people who 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.

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 already registered. This is not a PAYE position.

Relevant Experience

Individuals with highly relevant experience often come from the following backgrounds:

• 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