SEND Teacher — Barnstaple

SENse Learning; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay £35–£45/hr

Flexible hours and scheduling

In-person, hybrid, and remote teaching

Pastoral and Pathways Support

Referral Programme

Community and Company Events

Job summary

SENse Learning is seeking dedicated SEND teachers to provide one-to-one support across SEND and SEMH learners in homes and community settings.

You will deliver in-person, online, and hybrid tutoring, tailoring sessions to each student’s needs with a trauma-informed approach, contributing to improved education outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-NQT teaching experience, ideally with SEND/SEMH/MLD/SLD/PMLD in a trauma-informed approach.
• QTS or QTLS certification.
• Ability to teach in a child-centred, holistic way and adapt the curriculum to individual students.
• Enhanced DBS (we can help) and 2+ professional references.
• Based in the UK with the right to work, even for remote/online roles.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with children and young people with diverse needs.
• Provide in-person, online/remote, and hybrid support to SEND/SEMH learners.
• Support pupils KS1–KS5 with trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring tailored to EHCP and risk assessments.
• Plan lessons, deliver flexible tutoring, and report progress with regular feedback.

Skills

Teaching

Trauma-informed

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS)

Job description

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 SEND 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 SEND Teacher Role Right For You

SENse Learning is at the forefront of Alternative Provision, supporting children and young people to achieve their education goals in a way that works for them. We are on a mission to ensure no student is left behind, by providing bespoke and holistic learning packages for all our students.

Set within the students’ homes and out in the community, our learning packages meet the needs of the individual students in ways which suit them, enabling them to succeed and learn via a trauma-informed approach – we do things differently at SENse Learning!

The Benefits We Offer Our SEND 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 referrals

At 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.

SEND 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 SEND 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 persons 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

We welcome tutors from all backgrounds – our learners come from diverse communities and our organisation must reflect and represent their experiences.

We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our safer recruitment process to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people.

SEND 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‑Teacher

Other 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 Coordinator

If 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.