SEN Teacher

Benefitoutcomes First Group; Halstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider is looking for a passionate Tutor to work 1:1 with students in Halstead. The role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to high standards in supporting pupils with special educational needs, especially autism. Responsibilities include encouraging enthusiasm for learning and collaborating with colleagues. Benefits include life assurance, a pension scheme, and access to mental health services. It offers flexibility with part-time or full-time positions available.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Health checks

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• GCSE C/4 or above in English and Maths required.
• Candidates must have UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards it.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching and care essential.

Responsibilities

• Encourage enthusiasm and a love of learning in pupils.
• Share responsibility for pupil wellbeing and behaviour management.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet educational needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs

Education

GCSE C/4 or above in English and Maths

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or work towards

Job description

Responsibilities

• pupil progress and outcomes
• Encourage enthusiasm and a love of learning
• Challenge pupils to reach their full potential
• Share responsibility for pupil wellbeing, safety, and behaviour management
• Collaborate with colleagues and work as part of a supportive team
• Meet the needs outlined in pupils Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Develop expertise in teaching pupils with ASD, sharing best practice
• Maintain accurate records following school policies
• Balance professional dedication with a healthy work‑life balance

Qualifications

• GCSE C/4 or above in English and Maths
• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS), or working towards
• Commitment to high standards of teaching and care
• Passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs and autism
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

About Acorn Park School

Acorn Park is a school for 160 pupils, all of whom have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways – Formal and Semi‑formal.

Part‑Time 1:1 Tutor Position

Prospero Teaching are looking for a Tutor to work 1:1 with students in the Halstead area. We have a variety of different part‑time tuition opportunities that can take place during the school day or after school hours / weekends.

Job Type: Part-time, Full-time, Permanent

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Students are on the Semi‑Formal Pathway, which is highly personalised from their EHCP.

We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils, with 8 co‑located pupil homes on our 30‑acre site in rural Norfolk. On site we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm, along with play facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms.

SEN Teacher – Acorn Park School

Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Acorn Park School, Banham, Norwich, NR16 2HU
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

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 fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Access to a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista
• 100s 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

Salary and Working Hours

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.

Application Details

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

Additional Context

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