SEN teacher

Outcomes First Group; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with increased employee

Your Wellbeing Matters

Vista Benefits Platform

Job summary

Norton College in Tewkesbury, part of Outcomes First Group and Acorn Education, seeks a dedicated SEN Teacher to deliver personalised teaching for pupils aged 11-19 with SEMH, autism and complex needs.

You will plan tailored lessons, adapt approaches, monitor progress and collaborate closely with families and professionals to help each pupil reach their potential in a nurturing, relationship-led environment.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent is required.
• A relevant degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, tailored lessons meeting individual needs.
• Adapt teaching to support pupils with SEN, including Autism and complex needs.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress; celebrate learning.
• Develop and review IEPs and behaviour support plans.
• Create a safe, structured, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with families and external professionals for best outcomes.

Skills

SEN teaching

IEP development

Autism support

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

QTS / Qualified Teacher Status

Relevant degree

Job description

At Norton College School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. We're looking for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join our team and make a lasting difference to the lives of pupils with a range of additional needs. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to create meaningful learning experiences, build genuine connections with pupils, and help young people develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to thrive both in and beyond the classroom. Working in a supportive and collaborative environment, you'll deliver personalised teaching, nurture positive relationships, and help pupils achieve outcomes they may never have thought possible.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and delivering engaging, tailored lessons that meet individual learning needs.
• Adapting teaching approaches to support pupils with a range of SEN, including Autism, learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Monitoring, assessing and celebrating pupil progress, ensuring every learner reaches their potential.
• Developing and reviewing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
• Creating a safe, structured and inclusive classroom environment where pupils feel valued and supported.
• Working closely with colleagues, families and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
  Qualified with QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant degree required.
• Passionate about SEND education and committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Experienced in supporting children and young people with additional needs, including Autism and complex learning profiles.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships.
• Creative and adaptable, able to tailor learning to suit individual strengths and needs.
• A strong team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Norton College is a specialist school with in Tewkesbury, supporting young people aged 11-19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism and complex learning needs. Through personalised learning, vocational opportunities and a nurturing, relationship-led approach, we help pupils overcome barriers, build confidence and develop the skills they need to thrive in education and beyond.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
We place pupils 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 pupils 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