SEN Primary Teacher

Acorn Care and Education; Luton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking an SEN Primary Teacher at Claystone School in Luton, starting January 2026. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 plus a £2,500 Welcome Bonus. The teacher will inspire and support SEN pupils, delivering tailored high-quality lessons and creating an inclusive environment. With a commitment to promoting children's welfare and a 4-Day Working Week trial, this is a fantastic opportunity for dedicated educators.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid fertility treatment support

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN children is desirable.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Passion for inclusive education and ability to work collaboratively are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to individuals and small groups.
• Monitor, record, and report on student progress regularly.
• Support the implementation of the School Development Plan.
• Develop and implement personalised learning programmes.
• Organise the classroom and create a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Passion for inclusive education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: SEN Primary Teacher
Location: Claystone School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LL
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (not pro rata) plus £2,500 Welcome Bonus*
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.15am – 4.15pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

*Welcome Bonus: £1,250 paid after 6 months’ successful probation, £1,250 after 12 months. Terms and conditions apply.

About the Role

As an SEN Primary Teacher, you will inspire and support pupils to reach their full potential. You will plan and deliver high-quality lessons tailored to individual learning styles, monitor progress, and create an engaging, inclusive classroom environment. Your work will directly impact pupils’ academic, social, and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to individuals and small groups in line with the School’s curriculum, Company policies, and regulatory standards
• Monitor, record, and report on student progress regularly, ensuring pupils receive personalised support
• Support the implementation of the School Development Plan and contribute to school-wide initiatives
• Promote pupils’ physical, educational, social, and moral development in accordance with Company policies
• Develop and implement personalised learning programmes to enable students to progress at an appropriate pace
• Coordinate teaching, assessment, recording, and reporting of subjects across key stages, as directed by the Headteacher
• Devise, implement, and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour plans, and other relevant strategies collaboratively
• Organise the classroom, resources, groupings, and displays to create a stimulating, safe, and supportive learning environment

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent essential
• Experience working with SEN children desirable
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Passionate about inclusive education and able to work collaboratively within a team

If you are committed to supporting children with SEN to reach their full potential and want to be part of an exciting new school, we would love to hear from you. Start your journey at Claystone School in January 2026.

About our school

Claystone School is a small, independent school supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), who may also have a range of additional needs. Located in Pepperstock, Luton, the school caters for up to 48 pupils aged 4–11, providing a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment where children with ASC and complex needs can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff – there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG! 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

**Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,250 after 6 months (final probation) and one further payment of £1,250 after 12 months. Terms and Conditions Apply