SEN Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join their team. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs and Autism, encouraging their love of learning and ensuring their wellbeing. Candidates should possess GCSEs in English and Maths and either have or be working towards QTS. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact in pupils' lives, while being part of a supportive team dedicated to high teaching standards.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing access to mental health services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs and autism.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching and care.

Responsibilities

• Encourage enthusiasm for learning among pupils.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a supportive team environment.
• Maintain accurate records per school policies.

Skills

Supporting students with Special Educational Needs

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE C/4 or above in English and Maths

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards QTLS

Job description

Overview

SEN Teaching Assistants Wanted - Flexible Work with Aspire People
Location: Various schools across Kings Lynn
Contract Type: Temporary / Day-to-Day / Temp to Perm
Salary: Competitive Daily Rates

Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and contributing to pupil progress and outcomes? This role offers the chance to 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, share best practice, maintain accurate records following school policies and balance professional dedication with a healthy work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Encourage enthusiasm and a love of learning among pupils.
• 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 and share 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 QTLS.
• 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, who all have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways: Formal and Semi‑Formal. Our complex needs pupils 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.

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 are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are proud to have our 2024 certification as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.

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.
• A market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enabling 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
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support.

Job Type & Hours

Part‑time, Full‑time, Permanent. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. Contract: Permanent, Term‑time only. Start: January 2026. Salary up to £42,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro‑rata). UK applicants only; no sponsorship available.

Work‑Life Balance

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and were putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4‑Day Working Week 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.

Additional Information

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