SEN Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Norwich is seeking an inspiring SEN Teacher to guide academic growth and communication skills for pupils primarily diagnosed with Autism. This role involves delivering high-quality lessons and fostering positive relationships within the classroom. The organization offers an innovative 4-Day Working Week allowing for better work/life balance, as well as various benefits including mental health support and pension schemes.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to high standards of teaching and care.
• Experience in teaching pupils with Autism is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Foster positive relationships with pupils and parents.
• Use assessment tools to track pupil progress.
• Encourage enthusiasm and a love of learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues as part of a supportive team.

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 working towards

Job description

Overview

As an SEN Teacher, you will be at the heart of your class team - guiding academic growth, social development, and communication skills with a focus on meaningful, successful learning. You will develop and implement tailored schemes of work and lesson plans, deliver engaging, high-quality lessons, and create stimulating learning environments and resources.

Responsibilities

• Foster positive relationships with pupils and maintain strong communication with parents and carers
• Use assessment tools effectively to track 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 Outcomes First Group & Acorn Park School

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first. We are part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) 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, with others preparing to roll it out as staffing allows. This could be the right time to join #teamOFG.

Acorn Park School in Norwich is growing and seeking an inspiring SEN Teacher to lead by example, delivering purposeful learning that helps every pupil reach their full potential. Acorn Park is a school for 160 pupils, all with a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways—Formal and Semi-formal—with Complex needs pupils on the Semi-Formal Pathway highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mix of Day and Residential pupils on a 30-acre rural site in Norfolk, featuring a Forest School, Animal Care Farm, play facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms.

Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism and complex needs for over 16 years. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading the sector in setting and delivering new approaches with measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Benefits & Safeguarding

Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young people at the heart of everything we do, so your role will have a significant positive impact. 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 a fully enhanced DBS. Your health and wellbeing are important to us, with a comprehensive reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to mental health support services and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, with a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options, Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – 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.