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 aSpecialist Teacher, delivering sessions of learning in the young peoples 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 hourFlexible working: Craft your own schedule with in-person, hybrid, and work-from-home teaching opportunities, agreeing lesson times with parents, carers, or schoolsFlexible hours: Flexible part-time up to full-time hours, arranged in consultation with clients and schools to suit your scheduleMeaningful work: Provide one-to-one support to the young people that are otherwise left behindPastoral and Pathways Support: SENse Learning keeps a team around you and the childCommunity and Company Events: Knowledge sharing and resourcesReferral Programme: Get rewarded for successful tutor referralsAt 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 wayQualifications: 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 referencesLocation: You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online jobsSafeguarding: 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 NeedsSupport 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 assessmentPlan and report for lessons and provide regular feedback on student progressAt 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 formInterviews 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 experiencesWe take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our safer recruitment process to ensure their suitability to work with children and young peopleSpecialist Teacher employment status:This position involves engaging with us as a self-employer tutor / teacherWe providing guidance / signposting on accessing resources to register as self-employed if you are not registered alreadyThis is not a PAYE positionRelevant 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 TeacherAutism / ADHD Support TeacherIntervention Specialist / Teacher / TutorEx-TeacherOther highly relevant roles from therapeutic and learning support background includeLearning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA)Educational TherapistSpeech and Language Therapist (SALT)Educational Psychologist (EP)Inclusion CoordinatorIf 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.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-02-17