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Specialist Teacher – Join SENse Learning & Make a Real Difference
You can make a difference, teach creatively, and work within a more fulfilling and rewarding career.
About the Role
At SENse Learning, we are offering impact-first roles for passionate teachers to inspire young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. Our Specialist Teacher positions allow you to provide meaningful, one-to-one support in a variety of settings, including homes, remote and in-community lessons—delivered through creative, individualised learning.
Multiple positions are available, hiring is ongoing, and interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis as applications are received.
Why SENse Learning?
- Impact-focused: Empower young people to rediscover the joy of learning.
- Flexibility: Design a flexible schedule with in-person, hybrid, or remote teaching, accommodating part-time to full-time hours.
- Support system: Benefit from pastoral support, resources, and community events.
- Mission-driven: Join a team committed to shaping brighter futures for students with diverse needs.
The Benefits of Working With SENse Learning
- Competitive pay: £35–£45 per hour
- Flexible working: Self-schedule lessons with clients or schools
- Supportive culture: Access pathways support, safeguarding guidance, and professional development
- Referral rewards: Earn recognition for successful tutor referrals
- Whitepaper and White Parachute access: Stay updated with best practices in SEND education
Level up your career by delivering carer-focused, student-led tuition in an environment where every lesson is crafted to break down barriers in education.
Specialist Teacher Role Requirements
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Essential
✅ Experience: 2+ years of post-NQT teaching experience, ideally with experience supporting:
- SEND, SEMH, MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)
- SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)
- PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) Applying a holistic, trauma-informed approach
✅ Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS) required
✅ Mindset & Skills:
- Ability to work child-centred and adaptable, tailoring learning in creative ways
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and learning environment safety
- Commitment to bespoke, one-to-one support
✅ Legal & Location: Must be UK-based, eligible to work in the UK (confirmed via Ucasinschools pattern checks)
⚠️ Kindely note: If not yet registered-Self Employed, SENSE can facilitate guidance and resources to help.
The Specialist Teacher Role & Responsibilities
As a Specialist Teacher with SENse Learning, you will:
✔ Build trusted relationships with children/youth who have faced education limitations due to complex needs
✔ Deliver individualised support tailored to:
- KS1–KS5 pupils, specialising in SEMH and SEND issues
- Flexible tutoring methods working with holistic and trauma-aware methodologies
- Home visits, online tutoring, and hybrid sessions aligned with student needs
✔ Plan sessions based on EHCP (Education Health & Care Plans) and associated risk assessments via a safe, consistent & proactive approach
✔ Provide regular feedback on student progress and wellbeing/daily challenges via lesson reports
Commitment & Work Attitude
We believe that every child deserves to flourish in education through personalised attention and a compassionate, engaging teacher. Whether in your initial career choices or across a career transition, your passion and dedication to inspire learning will take these young people from behind the curve to the scope of their brightest potential.
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We focus on transforming young lives one lesson at a time. With diverse candidates from multiple backgrounds literally taking us from concept to reality, SENSE has helped transform 100 thousands of hours of learning.
** Diversity and Inclusion**
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences—mirroring the diversity of children we serve—strengthening our mission to make inroads for children from every background.
All applicants will undergo safer recruitment checks to ensure suitability for our roles with young people.
Employment Status
This position involves contracting as a self-employed tutor/teacher with SENse Learning.
- SENSE provides support for self-employment requirements (if necessary)
- Confidentiality (doctors note required if health-related adjustments needed)
This is a direct hire-to-contract basis, not a full-time employed role nor PAYE.
How to Apply
Online application (takes less than 5 minutes): 🔗 [Send your CV and enabling document briar (wet)](contact link added with the current standard available) Rolling interviews begin for immediate start!
Now open for applications: 👩🏫➡ SEND Tutor Roles ( Anthropology, SEMH, Pavilion, MLD, etc. Ranges) 👩🏫➡ Specialist Teaching Roles: As for SLD, PMLD, Trauma Awareness, etc.
*Due to consistent impact, we respond to applicants on a timing priority basis (within two weeks for those deemed potential fits)
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