Session Leader

Flexzo Teach; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

No agency middlemen

Impactful teaching opportunities

Job summary

Flexzo Teach is offering exciting teaching opportunities for Session Leaders in St Ives & Elsworth. Candidates will deliver innovative sessions using nature and therapeutic animals to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.

The role requires Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent, with proven experience in outdoor learning environments. Flexzo Teach provides complete control over scheduling and rates, promoting direct connections with schools for immediate bookings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience with children with SEMH needs.
• Experience working in Alternative Provision/PRU settings.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and adapt pre-planned lessons in an outdoor setting.
• Use therapeutic animals to promote engagement.
• Implement trauma-informed strategies for SEMH pupils.
• Monitor student engagement and provide feedback.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience with SEMH needs

Outdoor learning environment experience

Positive behavior management

Excellent communication

Emotional intelligence

Education

Relevant degree/professional qualification

Job description

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 pool in St Ives & Elsworth

• 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

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.