Session Leader

Flexzo Teach; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct booking platform

Control over availability and rates

No agency payroll fees

Tailor bookings to experience

Job summary

Flexzo Teach in Cambridge is seeking a Session Leader for outdoor-based learning roles with schools via a direct booking platform. You will deliver lessons using nature, employ animal-assisted sessions, and apply trauma-informed approaches to support SEMH needs.

This role offers flexible bookings, control over your schedule and rates, and the chance to make a tangible impact in education.

Qualifications

• QTS, HLTA or equivalent qualification.
• Min 2 years experience with SEMH or SEND in AP/PRU settings.
• Experience in outdoor learning environments with therapeutic animals.
• Experience in positive behavior management and de-escalation frameworks (Team Teach, PRICE, MAPA).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Excellent communication, resilience, and emotional intelligence for outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and adapt pre-planned lessons using nature, open spaces, and outdoor classrooms.
• Utilize therapeutic and domestic animals to promote emotional regulation and engagement.
• Apply trauma-informed strategies to support SEMH needs in outdoor settings.
• Recognize behavioral triggers and use positive handling and de-escalation safely.
• Collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs, and animal/outdoor specialists to adapt resources and track progress.
• Monitor student engagement, emotional well-being, and academic progress, contributing to EHCPs.

Skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Emotional intelligence

Physical stamina

Education

QTS / HLTA or equivalent degree

Equivalent degree or professional qualification

Job description

Flexzo Teach | Session Leader

Flexible teaching opportunities with local educational settings through a direct booking platform.

Flexzo Teach connects Session Leaders with schools for short-term, long-term, and permanent roles. Register to join the local talent poolin St Ives & Elsworth

Why join Flexzo Teach

• Complete control over your availability and daily/hourly rate


• Say goodbye to agency middlemen and payroll fees


• Tailor your bookings based on your specific experience and preference


• Make a tangible impact where your expertise is needed most

Roles & Responsibilites

As a Session Leader in this unique, outdoor-based Alternative Provision (AP), you will take a proactive role in managing dynamics, leading learning, and incorporating the natural environment into your teaching. You will

• Deliver and adapt pre-planned lessons, therapeutic interventions, and practical activities utilizing nature, open spaces, and outdoor classrooms.


• Confidently utilize therapeutic and domestic animals within your sessions to promote emotional regulation, build confidence, and enhance student engagement.


• Implement advanced, trauma-informed strategies to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, fostering a safe and secure environment in an outdoor setting.


• Recognize behavioral triggers early and utilize positive handling and de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors safely and respectfully within an open environment.


• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and animal/outdoor specialists to adapt resources and track pupil progress.


• Monitor student engagement, emotional well-being, and academic progress, providing detailed feedback and contributing to Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs)

What you need

To excel in this specialized alternative provision environment, you must possess the following qualifications and experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status, or an equivalent relevant degree/professional qualification


• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children and young people with severe SEMH needs, complex SEND, or within an Alternative Provision/PRU setting.


• Proven experience or a high level of comfort working in outdoor learning environments and interacting with therapeutic farm and domestic animals


• Proven experience in using positive behavior management and evidence of training in recognized de-escalation frameworks (e.g., Team Teach, PRICE, or MAPA).


• Right to work in the UK


• An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to obtain one)


• Excellent communication, resilience, physical stamina for outdoor work, and emotional intelligence.

How it works

Once your profile is live, schools can contact you directly for work or interviews.