SEN Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking school that is dedicated to transforming the lives of young people. We are seeking passionate SEN Teachers who can bring a therapeutic approach to education. In this role, you will teach students of all ages, create engaging learning environments, and develop individual education plans. With a strong commitment to student welfare and a supportive atmosphere, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on vulnerable young lives. Enjoy a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment that values your wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status and have a background in teaching.
• Calm, engaging, and resilient with an innovative teaching style.

Responsibilities

• Teach a varied range of subjects and prepare teaching sessions.
• Write and implement individual education plans for students.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Teaching a range of subjects

Knowledge of current education issues

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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If you really want to make your mark at a rapidly growing school that is committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people, we have the role for you!

We are looking for SEN Teachers who have a therapeutic approach to their teaching and learning. Teachers with a background in Early Years and Primary Teaching would be suitable for this position but must be prepared to teach students of all ages. Experience of working with Autistic pupils, willingness to teach and lead on a curriculum area(s). We need people who share our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK, to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Educated to Qualified Teacher Status, you will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by helping every pupil reach their potential.

Service Overview

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 outdoor curriculum including forest school, farm experiences, and horse riding. The School is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke, Reading, and other surrounding towns and villages.

We are proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Our services offer a stable, secure, and supportive environment, in which the pupils and young people we care for can develop skills and confidence to fulfill their potential.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead the sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Job Summary

Duties will include:

1. Teaching a varied range of subjects
2. Preparing, planning, and assessing teaching sessions whilst maintaining awareness of curriculum developments
3. Writing and implementing individual education plans, making assessments of educational attainment, and setting challenging yet achievable targets
4. Building relationships with all young people to encourage their interest and participation in their education
5. Creating a stimulating and purposeful environment for all pupils to promote teaching and learning outside formal classroom settings

Key Skills Required:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status
• Have a background of teaching a range of subjects, delivering teaching at a good or outstanding level
• Knowledge of current education issues in relation to practice, processes, and curriculum

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 mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, 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 knowing that your role will have a significant positive impact on others’ lives.

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

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do what makes you happy.