SEN Teacher

Bangkok Patana School; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista Flexible Benefits Platform

Job summary

Ashley Park School, part of Outcomes First Group, seeks a SEN Teacher at Walton-on-Thames to support pupils with complex communication needs and autism. You will plan engaging lessons, build relationships, and help learners reach their potential in a nurturing, collaborative environment.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week, permanent with term-time only, starting January 2027. UK applicants only; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in SEND provision.
• Passionate about inclusive education and helping every child succeed.
• Creative, adaptable and able to tailor teaching to a range of learning needs.
• An excellent communicator who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Committed to continuous professional development and delivering outstanding teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, confident and ready to learn.
• Create an inclusive classroom where every achievement is recognised and celebrated.
• Develop and review personalised learning plans, including IEPs and behaviour support strategies.
• Monitor progress, identify next steps and celebrate every milestone.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists, families and external professionals to provide exceptional support.
• Promote positive behaviour through consistency, understanding and high expectations.
• Safeguard the wellbeing of every pupil and help create a nurturing learning environment.

Skills

QTS

SEND experience

Inclusive education

Creativity

Communication

CPD

Job description

We put wellbeing first by giving our colleagues more time to recharge

Job Title: SEN Teacher

Location: Ashley Park School, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1LE

Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: January 2027

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

At our specialist school, you'll do far more than teach a curriculum. You'll help young people overcome barriers, celebrate achievements that others thought impossible, and build the confidence they need to succeed both in school and beyond.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicatedSEN Teacher to join our incredible team. Whether your background is in primary or secondary education, if you're passionate about adapting learning, building meaningful relationships and helping every pupil achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Every day is different. Every success is worth celebrating. Every child deserves someone who believes in them.

What you will be doing

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs.

• Build positive, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, confident and ready to learn.

• Create an inclusive classroom where every achievement is recognised and celebrated.

• Develop and review personalised learning plans, including IEPs and behaviour support strategies.

• Monitor progress, identify next steps and celebrate every milestone.

• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists, families and external professionals to provide exceptional support.

• Promote positive behaviour through consistency, understanding and high expectations.

• Safeguard the wellbeing of every pupil and help create a nurturing learning environment.

What you will bring

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Relevant experience in SEND provision.

• Passionate about inclusive education and committed to helping every child succeed.

• Creative, adaptable and able to tailor teaching to a range of learning needs.

• An excellent communicator who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Committed to continuous professional development and delivering outstanding teaching.

About the School

Ashley Park School is located in the market town on the south bank of the Thames in the borough of Surrey, within the Greater London built-up area. The school is accessible via a range of transport routes. The specialist school caters for young people with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs.

The school’s aim is to provide a structured, nurturing approach, enabling pupils to access a broad, balanced, engaging and rich curriculum.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, the organisation delivers education approaches designed to provide measurable outcomes for people in its care.

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.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of what we do. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

• 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.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, Outcomes First Group 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.