SEN Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Charlton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special education provider is looking for a passionate SEN Teacher to join their vibrant team in Newbury. In this role, you will deliver tailored lessons and support students with social, emotional, and mental health complexities. The position offers a unique 4-Day Working Week, allowing you a better work-life balance while receiving full-time pay. Join a supportive team focused on making a significant impact in students' lives, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Health benefits

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Proven teaching experience in Primary education required.
• Experience in SEN settings is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons tailored to pupil needs.
• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Support pupils with SEMH and additional needs.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience teaching Primary subjects

Knowledge of current education practices

Experience in specialist or SEN settings

Creativity and problem-solving skills

Education

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

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 Teacher

Location

New Barn School, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8HZ

Salary

Up to £45,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start

January 2026

UK applicants only — this role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

New Barn School is looking for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join our vibrant team in Newbury. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a school that champions the potential of every young person, providing a nurturing and structured environment where pupils with SEMH and additional needs can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

As a SEN Teacher, you will have the freedom to bring your creativity and practical teaching expertise to life. You will lead flexible, person‑centred programmes of study, tailoring learning to each pupil’s needs and helping them achieve meaningful outcomes. Every day will bring new challenges, but the rewards of seeing pupils grow in confidence, independence, and resilience are unparalleled.

You will deliver engaging lessons across a range of subjects, plan and assess teaching sessions in line with curriculum developments, and create stimulating learning environments both inside and outside the classroom. You will write, implement, and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), set achievable targets, and build strong, positive relationships with pupils to encourage participation and motivation. Supporting pupils with complex needs and promoting their social, emotional, and behavioural development will also be a key part of your role.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / PGCE
• Experience teaching a broad range of subjects at Primary level, delivering lessons of a good or outstanding standard
• Knowledge of current education practices, curriculum frameworks, and SEN provision
• Experience in specialist or SEN settings, supporting pupils with SEMH / EBD or challenging behaviours
• Creativity, patience, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving in the classroom

At New Barn School, you’ll join a supportive, skilled team where innovation, collaboration, and pupil‑centred approaches are valued. You’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people, develop your professional skills, and be part of a school that celebrates every achievement. If you’re driven by making a real impact and thrive in dynamic, specialist settings, this is the role for you.

About Us

New Barn School offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to boys and girls, aged 6 – 19 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities. New Barn School takes full advantage of its beautiful settings and fosters a love for using the outdoor curriculum including forest school, farm experiences and horse riding. The School is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke and Reading and other surrounding towns and villages. Our services offer a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the pupils and young people we care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve 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 Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults 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

• 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
• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits through Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista
• 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

Additional Information

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

• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1