Sen Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Albaston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the United Kingdom seeks a passionate SEN Teacher for Copper Fields School to support pupils with autism and learning difficulties. The role involves creating inclusive lesson plans, assessing student progress, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have UK QTS, a commitment to student well-being, and creativity in teaching methods. This full-time position offers a salary up to £40,000 along with a 4-Day Working Week trial and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher passionate about working with pupils with SEN.
• Strong communicator able to build relationships.
• Creative, flexible, and reflective in teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support pupils with special educational needs.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress.
• Support the development of communication and life skills.

Skills

Passionate about working with SEN, autism, and complex needs

Creative and flexible approach to teaching

Strong communication skills

Experience in specialist education settings

Education

Qualified teacher with UK QTS (or equivalent)

Job description

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join the team at Copper Fields School, part of Options Autism. This role is ideal for a qualified teacher who believes in inclusive education and wants to make a meaningful difference by supporting pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs in a nurturing, creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism, learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Plan and deliver engaging, accessible lessons that support both academic progress and personal development.
• Use a range of creative teaching strategies and resources to meet diverse learning styles and needs.
• Adapt teaching in line with EHCP outcomes, individual targets and developmental stages.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, recognising achievement in all areas of development.
• Support the development of communication, independence, emotional regulation and life skills.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide consistent, high-quality support.
• Make effective use of specialist facilities and resources to enhance learning experiences.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and carers to support each child's learning journey.

Qualifications

• A qualified teacher with UK QTS (or equivalent).
• Passionate about working with pupils with SEN, autism and complex needs.
• Creative, flexible and responsive in your approach to teaching and learning.
• A strong communicator, able to build trusting relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• Experienced in, or keen to develop skills within, specialist or alternative education settings.
• Committed to pupil wellbeing, positive behaviour support and inclusive practice.
• Reflective, collaborative and motivated to contribute to the ongoing development of the school.

Company Information

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. The school’s 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, and we aim to unearth hidden talents and interests, inspire and empower. For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.

We are part of Outcomes First Group, a sector leader in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. In 2025, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.

Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Working Hours and Salary

Gunnislake, Cornwall – up to £40,000 per annum depending upon experience. Full time. We offer a 4‑Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving full time pay.

Benefits

• 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 market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista
• 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.