SEN Tutor - Outdoor and Physical Education

Acorn Care and Education; Gunnislake; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Gunnislake seeks an SEN Tutor specializing in Outdoor & Physical Education. This role involves leading engaging educational activities, collaborating with staff to enhance a diverse curriculum, and acting as the school's Educational Visits Coordinator. The ideal candidate should possess relevant qualifications and experience with SEN pupils. Join us to empower students in a nurturing environment focused on individual strengths and development.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Qualifications

• Relevant Outdoor Education and/or Sports qualifications and experience.
• Experience working in an SEN school or with pupils with additional needs.
• GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC) qualification or willingness to undertake.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high‑quality Outdoor Education and Physical Education sessions.
• Develop and enhance the Outdoor Education & PE curriculum across the school.
• Encourage pupil engagement, resilience, teamwork and confidence.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• Act as the school's Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC).

Skills

Outdoor Education experience

Sports qualifications

Experience with SEN pupils

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GCSE Grade C in Maths

GCSE Grade C in English

Job description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. That’s why we’re proud to be 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 — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: SEN Tutor - Outdoor & Physical Education

Location: Copper Fields School, Gunnislake PL18 9EH

Salary: Up to £30,000.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday 8.30am‑5.00pm | Tuesday to Friday 8.30am‑4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start: April 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

As our SEN Tutor – Outdoor & Physical Education, you’ll take the lead in delivering engaging Outdoor Education and PE activities across the school. You’ll work closely with class teachers and support staff to enhance and develop a creative, inclusive curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our pupils. You’ll also play a key leadership role as the school’s Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC) (with appropriate training), enabling pupils to access enriching learning experiences beyond the classroom. Through positive relationships and dynamic teaching, you’ll encourage students to reconnect with learning and experience success in new and meaningful ways.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high‑quality Outdoor Education and Physical Education sessions
• Develop and enhance the Outdoor Education & PE curriculum across the school
• Support class teachers and support staff in embedding outdoor and physical learning
• Act as the school’s Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC)
• Encourage pupil engagement, resilience, teamwork and confidence
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Support effective communication with parents and carers
• Carry out additional duties as directed by the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Relevant Outdoor Education and/or Sports qualifications and experience
• Experience working in an SEN school or with pupils with additional needs
• GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC) qualification or willingness to undertake
• Full UK Driving Licence

We would especially welcome applications from candidates able to offer any of the following:

• Outdoor Learning
• Physical Education
• Forest School
• Bush-Craft
• Sports Education

About Us

Copper Fields School provides full‑time specialist co‑education for up to 60 pupils aged 4‑16, who have a primary need of Autism Spectrum, communication and language and often additional needs. Our vision to empower our learners to achieve their best outcomes is achieved through high quality education, in preparation for life. Our wonderful setting in Gunnislake facilitates a nurturing approach for students who have found the mainstream environment unable to meet their needs and a barrier to them being the best they can be. We pride ourselves on our culture of everyone being a unique individual. Together we achieve, through recognising and harnessing our strengths. We aim to unearth hidden talents and interests, inspire and empower.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. 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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• 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
• 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
• 100’s 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, along with paid fertility treatment support

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

*You’ll 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.