Specialist Teacher — Abingdon

SENse Learning Limited; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization in Abingdon is seeking a Specialist Teacher to provide one-to-one support to children with special educational needs. You will have the opportunity to inspire students through tailored learning sessions, whether in-person or online, while enjoying flexible working hours. Qualified Teacher Status and experience in working with SEND students are required. The role is self-employed, aimed at impactful teaching.

Benefits

Competitive pay: £35 – £45 per hour

Flexible working hours

Community and Company Events

Referral Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-NQT teaching experience.
• Enhanced DBS check and 2 professional references required.
• Understanding of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with students of varying needs.
• Provide in-person, remote, and hybrid support.
• Plan and report lessons, providing feedback on student progress.

Skills

Experience working with SEND

Holistic and trauma-informed teaching

Child-centred approach

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

## Specialist Teacher — AbingdonOur Specialist Teacher roles allow you to provide one-to-one support for the most in-need young people, working across specialisms.## 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!***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 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 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**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 experiencesWe 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 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: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-TeacherOther 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 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.*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!***icon-location