SEN Teacher

OFG Education; North East; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Vista benefits platform

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher for Parkside House School, Ashington and Backworth sites. You will deliver personalised lessons to students with SEND, collaborating with therapists and families to support academic and emotional growth.

This permanent, term-time role offers a stable schedule (37.5 hours/week) and a starting start in December 2026. UK applicants only; sponsorship unavailable. A rewarding career awaits in our specialist educational setting.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for students with SEND.
• Ability to deliver creative, inclusive learning experiences.
• Builds positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates patience, resilience and flexibility in a specialist environment.
• High aspirations for every student and celebrates progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for students with SEND.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment where learners feel safe and motivated.
• Adapt teaching strategies to enable access to learning for all students.
• Assess, monitor and celebrate progress to inform future learning.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, therapists, families and external professionals.
• Promote students’ confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Contribute to curriculum development and school improvement initiatives.
• Safeguard and champion the welfare of all students.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

SEND experience

Differentiated instruction

Team collaboration

Patience and resilience

Professional development

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

At OFG Education we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work

Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Parkside House School, Ashington NE63 8AP & Backworth NE27 0AB
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: December 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher looking for a role where you can truly change lives?

We're seeking an exceptional SEN Teacher to join our specialist school, supporting students with a range of additional needs to achieve their full potential. This is more than a teaching role, it's an opportunity to build confidence, inspire a love of learning and help young people overcome barriers to success.

You’ll deliver engaging, personalised learning that meets the individual needs of every student, creating a safe, nurturing environment where they feel valued, supported and ready to thrive. Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you’ll collaborate with Teaching Assistants, therapists and families to ensure every student receives the support they need to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

Whether you’re an experienced SEN Teacher or a qualified teacher looking to move into specialist education, you’ll find a rewarding career where every achievement matters and every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the diverse needs of students with SEND.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment where students feel safe, supported and motivated to learn.
• Adapt teaching strategies and resources to enable every student to access learning and achieve success.
• Assess, monitor and celebrate progress, using outcomes to inform future learning.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists, families and external professionals to support student development.
• Promote students’ confidence, independence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
• Contribute to curriculum development and wider school improvement initiatives.
• Safeguard and champion the welfare of all students.

What We’re Looking For

• QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification required.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for students with SEND.
• Delivers creative, engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates patience, resilience and flexibility in a specialist education environment.
• Has high aspirations for every student and celebrates progress in all its forms.
• Enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is committed to continuous professional development and making a positive contribution to school life.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures. Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve. Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

About Our School

Welcome to Parkside House School, an SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Independent Special School with sites in Backworth and Ashington. We provide specialist teaching, small class sizes, bespoke timetables, and a nurturing, friendly environment for students aged KS2 Year 6-KS5. Our school supports students with SEMH needs and associated learning difficulties, including autism, ADHD, attachment disorders, and oppositional defiance disorder. students thrive academically, socially, and personally, guided by a passionate, experienced team dedicated to unlocking their potential.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

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

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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