Primary SEN Teacher

Outcomes First Group; King's Bromley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension plan

Wellbeing support

Vista Benefits Platform

Health and insurance discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family growth support

Job summary

Options Trent Acres School, part of Outcomes First Group, invites applications for a Primary SEN Teacher. Join a specialist team with small classes, personalised learning and a strong focus on nurturing academic, social and emotional development.

You will plan creative lessons aligned to the Primary curriculum, adapt approaches for diverse needs, and work with Teaching Assistants and families to help every pupil reach their potential. A QTS and Primary experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching primary-aged students.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary curriculum.
• Ability to adapt the curriculum for diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons aligned to the Primary curriculum.
• Use knowledge of Primary teaching and child development to tailor learning to individual starting points.
• Adapt teaching to meet a range of Special Educational Needs.
• Create a nurturing and structured classroom where students feel safe and ready to learn.
• Make learning accessible, practical and meaningful while maintaining ambitious expectations.
• Help students develop confidence, independence, communication and emotional wellbeing.
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching to maximise outcomes.
• Work with Teaching Assistants, therapists, families and other professionals.
• Celebrate progress and help every student recognise what they can achieve.

Skills

QTS

Primary education

SEN experience

Curriculum adaptation

Education

QTS credential

Job description

At Trent Acres, we're looking for an inspiring Primary SEN Teacher who understands how Primary aged children learn, develop and build the foundations for their future. Due to continued growth, you'll join an expanding specialist team where small class sizes and personalised learning give you the opportunity to adapt the Primary curriculum around the children in front of you. You'll be able to use creativity, individual interests and different approaches to help students engage with learning and experience success. This is an opportunity for an experienced Primary Teacher who wants the freedom to teach differently while still using their strong knowledge and understanding of the Primary curriculum. You'll work alongside Teaching Assistants, therapists and other professionals to help students develop academically, socially and emotionally.

What You'll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons aligned to the Primary curriculum
• Use your knowledge of Primary teaching and child development to create learning appropriate to students' individual starting points
• Adapt the curriculum and your teaching approach to meet a range of Special Educational Needs
• Create a nurturing and structured classroom where students feel safe, understood and ready to learn
• Make learning accessible, practical and meaningful while maintaining ambitious expectations
• Help students develop confidence, independence, communication and emotional wellbeing
• Monitor individual progress and adapt teaching to maximise outcomes
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists, families and other professionals
• Celebrate progress and help every student recognise what they are capable of achieving

For this role, experience teaching Primary aged students and a strong knowledge of the Primary curriculum are essential.

You'll also need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working in Primary education and/or EYFS
• A strong understanding of the Primary curriculum and how to adapt it for different learning needs
• A creative and flexible approach to teaching
• A passion for helping children with Special Educational Needs achieve their potential
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students
• A nurturing, patient and resilient approach
• Confidence working collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and achieving the best possible outcomes for every student

Options Trent Acres School is an independent specialist school in rural Staffordshire for students with autism, trauma, attachment, anxiety, and other complex needs.

We provide a nurturing, safe, and structured environment where we strive to make sure students feel valued and experience a sense of belonging. Small groups, with high staff ratios, and child centred programmes support social, emotional, and academic development that help our students grow in to well adjusted members of the wider world. Integrated clinical care and strong family partnerships empower every student to build confidence, independence, and the skills to thrive in life. At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits and Perks

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• \"Your Wellbeing Matters\" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support