SEN Tutor - Outdoor and Physical Education

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Job Title: SEN Tutor - Outdoor & Physical Education

Location:
Copper Fields School, Gunnislake PL18 9EH

Salary:
Up to £30,000.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday 8.30am-5.00pm | Tuesday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

Contract:
Permanent, Term Time Only

Start:
April 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you passionate about outdoor learning, physical education and making a real difference for young people with SEN? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated SEN Tutor – Outdoor & Physical Education to join our team at Copper Fields School.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire pupils through movement, adventure and hands-on learning—helping them re-engage with education, build confidence and develop vital life skills in a supportive, specialist school environment.

About the Role

As our SEN Tutor – Outdoor & Physical Education, you’ll take the lead in delivering engaging Outdoor Education and PE activities across the school. You’ll work closely with class teachers and support staff to enhance and develop a creative, inclusive curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our pupils.

You’ll also play a key leadership role as the school’s Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC) (with appropriate training), enabling pupils to access enriching learning experiences beyond the classroom. Through positive relationships and dynamic teaching, you’ll encourage students to reconnect with learning and experience success in new and meaningful ways.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality Outdoor Education and Physical Education sessions
• Develop and enhance the Outdoor Education & PE curriculum across the school
• Support class teachers and support staff in embedding outdoor and physical learning
• Act as the school’s Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC)
• Encourage pupil engagement, resilience, teamwork and confidence
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Support effective communication with parents and carers
• Carry out additional duties as directed by the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Relevant Outdoor Education and/or Sports qualifications and experience
• Experience working in an SEN school or with pupils with additional needs
• GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC) qualification or willingness to undertake
• Full UK Driving Licence

We would especially welcome applications from candidates able to offer any of the following:

• Outdoor Learning
• Physical Education
• Forest School
• Bush-Craft
• Sports Education.

About Us

Copper Fields School provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 60 pupils aged 4-16, who have a primary need of Autism Spectrum, communication and language and often additional needs.

Our vision to empower our learners to achieve their best outcomes is achieved through high quality education, in preparation for life. Our wonderful setting in Gunnislake facilitates a nurturing approach for students who have found the mainstream environment unable to meet their needs and a barrier to them being the best they can be. We pride ourselves on our culture of everyone being a unique individual.

Together we achieve, through recognising and harnessing our strengths. We aim to unearth hidden talents and interests, inspire and empower.

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