SEN Teacher

Outcomes First Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

"Your Wellbeing Matters" support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking an exceptional SEN Teacher to join our founding team at Avonside School in Bristol. This role is not just about teaching; it’s about making a difference in the lives of students with SEMH, autism, and associated needs.

You will inspire and create engaging learning experiences while adapting your approach to meet individual student needs. Join us in a new school where you can help shape the curriculum and culture that empowers every young person.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within an educational setting.
• Can confidently plan, deliver and adapt engaging lessons for students with varied learning needs.
• Passionate about inclusive education and believes every child can achieve.
• Builds positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Holds a full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire students.
• Adapt teaching to meet the individual needs of learners.
• Plan, develop, and review schemes of learning.
• Monitor student progress and celebrate achievements.
• Lead the development of subject area teaching.

Skills

Teaching experience

Adaptability

Creativity

Collaboration

Relationship building

Passion for inclusive education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Assessment tools

Curriculum development

Job description

We're looking for an exceptional SEN Teacher who is passionate about making a real difference and believes every child deserves the chance to thrive. If you're driven by the opportunity to inspire, nurture and transform young lives, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Working with students with a range of additional needs, you'll create engaging, personalised learning experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence and help every child achieve their potential. You'll recognise each student's unique strengths, celebrate every success and adapt your teaching to support meaningful progress both in and beyond the classroom. This is more than a teaching role. It's a unique opportunity to help shape a new school from the ground up. As a key member of our founding team, you'll have the chance to influence the curriculum, contribute to the school's vision and culture, and help create an inclusive environment where every young person feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. If you're looking for a role where your passion, creativity and expertise can truly change lives, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire students and support excellent progress.
• Adapt teaching to meet the individual needs of learners with a range of additional and complex needs.
• Plan, develop and review schemes of learning across your curriculum area.
• Monitor student progress, using assessment to identify interventions and celebrate achievement.
• Lead the development of your subject area, ensuring teaching remains creative, innovative and engaging.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Avonside School and the wider Outcomes First Group to share best practice and develop the curriculum.
• Support colleagues through training and sharing effective teaching strategies within your subject specialism.
• Work closely with the Exams Officer to ensure accurate qualification entries and successful outcomes.
• Teach across a range of subjects where required to support the effective delivery of the school's curriculum.
• Work alongside therapists, Learning Support Assistants, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide a consistent, holistic approach to each student's education.
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience teaching within an educational setting.
• Can confidently plan, deliver and adapt engaging lessons for students with a range of learning needs.
• Is passionate about inclusive education and believes every child can achieve.
• Is creative, flexible and committed to delivering personalised learning experiences.
• Builds positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Holds a full UK Driving Licence.

Avonside School is a brand-new specialist school in Bristol for young people with SEMH, autism, and associated needs. We provide a supportive environment prioritising wellbeing, personal growth, and academic progress.

Our curriculum offers hands-on vocational pathways in construction, hair and beauty, hospitality, art and IT, building practical skills and independence. We empower every student to gain confidence, resilience, and the skills needed for further education, employment, and adult life.

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 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)
• 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