SEN Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Cold Ash; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist education provider in Cold Ash is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to lead tailored educational programs for students with SEMH needs. You will create engaging lessons, develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and foster positive relationships with pupils. The role offers flexible working arrangements and full-time benefits including life assurance and pension. Ideal candidates will have QTS or PGCE, and experience in supporting children with special educational needs. Immediate impact is expected in a dynamic educational setting.

Benefits

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Flexible Benefits Platform

Wellness support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience teaching a broad range of subjects at Primary level.
• Knowledge of current education practices and SEN provision.
• Experience in specialist or SEN settings supporting pupils with SEMH/EBD or challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Lead flexible, person-centred programmes of study.
• Deliver engaging lessons across a range of subjects.
• Create stimulating learning environments inside and outside the classroom.
• Implement and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Promote pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or PGCE

Job description

Overview

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.

If you're driven by making a real impact and thrive in dynamic, specialist settings, this is the role for you.

Location

New Barn School, Newbury. The school champions the potential of every young person and provides a nurturing and structured environment where pupils with SEMH and additional needs can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead flexible, person-centred programmes of study, tailoring learning to each pupil's needs.
• Deliver engaging lessons across a range of subjects.
• Plan, assess, and review teaching sessions in line with curriculum developments.
• Create stimulating learning environments inside and outside the classroom.
• Write, implement, and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Set achievable targets and build strong, positive relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils with complex needs and promote their social, emotional, and behavioural development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or 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.

Working Hours & Benefits

• 8‑day contract: 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.
• 4‑day working week trial is available post‑probation (not a contractual benefit).
• Full‑time pay and benefits including life assurance, pension scheme, and wellness support.
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) offering health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts, cycle‑to‑work, electric car purchase scheme, critical illness cover, and family growth support.
• Enhanced DBS and social media checks for all applicants.

About Acorn Education & Outcomes First Group

We are part of Acorn Education, the UK's leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people.

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