Specialist Teacher

About this Role

Specialist Teacher

New Year, New You? NO THANKS!

We want the old you; the you that became a teacher to make a difference. We want the ‘you’ that became a teacher to help young people. We want the ‘you’ that became a teacher because you know every child deserves an education. 

You can have freedom from the classroom to teach in an interest based, student centered way which will make such a difference to a wide range of young people who are  often so chronically disengaged from education, they  give up on education altogether. 

You can be that young person's hope for the future.

‘You have made me see another route is possible, and you’ve helped me turn my life around’ - SENse Learning student.

Benefits of the role

• You pick the hours you’re available to work.
• You get to pick how far you’re willing to travel.
• You’ll earn between £35 and £45 an hour making a difference.
• You’ll  make a difference delivering a bespoke, interest based learning. 
• You’ll be matched based on more than just geography or availability.
• You’ll get to work consistently with students 1-1 and build professional trusting relationships.
• You have the freedom to find ways to engage disaffected students.
• You get to continue to grow your career without the hours of formal planning, assessments and reports.
• You’ll continue to grow with ongoing CPD and training.
• You’ll be part of making a positive shift in SEN provision.

Role Description

• Focus on developing relationships with children and young people to engage them in learning.
• Understand the importance of emotional regulation and can implement strategies to support/model this appropriately.
• Be part of developing and delivering a holistic curriculum that focuses on all four areas of the EHCP. 
• Create interest based learning opportunities and foster a culture of wonder.
• Understand that learning can happen anywhere, anytime when you’re inspired.
• Have detailed knowledge of a trauma informed approach.
• Following the guidance in each person's individual risk assessment/student plan to support them to manage their anxiety and behaviour in a positive way and to keep them and others safe.
• You’ll use a range of strategies in supporting the range of additional needs we work with.
• Deliver 1-1 sessions of learning in the students homes and out in the community.

Person Specification

• You’ll have a Qualified Teaching Status certificate or equivalent. 
• You’ll have extensive experience working with students with a range of complex additional needs.
• You’ll have at least two years teaching experience post NQT.
• You need to understand how to work in a child-centred, holistic way. 
• You’ll be committed to tearing down barriers to learning and making learning fun.
• You’ll have the ingenuity and creativity to make the curriculum work in an individual, student centred way.
• You're willing to register as self-employed.
• You’ll have a strong commitment to safeguarding.
• You’ll have the resilience to manage potentially challenging situations. 

SENse Learning is an Alternative Provision established by two teachers that understand every young person deserves an education and believe that with the right support, every child can thrive. 

If you’re ready to take the first steps to providing an exciting, original and inspirational education, why not ask for an information form and apply with some simple details and a CV. If you don’t have a CV ready, just ask for an application form or alternatively give us a call on 01444400896 and we can have a chat about the role and why it's right for you.