SEN Tutor (Unqualified Teacher)

Acorn Care and Education; Gunnislake; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider in Gunnislake seeks a motivated SEN Tutor to inspire and support students with special educational needs. You will manage a class, deliver tailored lessons, and contribute to the students' personal development. The role offers a competitive salary up to £27,300 and a 4-Day Working Week model. Ideal for those passionate about education and making a difference.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience or qualification in teaching or support roles.
• Ability to inspire and engage students with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and take ownership of a class, delivering tailored education.
• Inspire students through personalised, hands-on teaching.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support assessments and track progress.
• Promote safeguarding by reporting any concerns.

Skills

Passion for education

Dedication

Ability to engage students

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 (Unqualified Teacher)

Location: Copper Fields School, Gunnislake, PL18 9EH

Salary: Up to £27,300 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 40.5 hours per week | Monday 8:30am-5:00pm | Tuesday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start: January 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We’re seeking a motivated SEN Tutor who is ready to inspire, support and empower students to reach their full potential. This hands‑on role involves leading a class, delivering tailored learning, and making a meaningful impact on both the academic and personal development of pupils with special educational needs.

About the Role

As an SEN Tutor, you will take ownership of a class, working closely with school leadership to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive. You’ll bring lessons to life, re‑engage learners who may have struggled in traditional settings, and help them achieve meaningful academic progress and qualifications. You’ll also play a key role in supporting students’ social and emotional development, building confidence and independence along the way.

Key Responsibilities / Main Duties

• Lead and take ownership of a class, delivering education in line with the school curriculum while receiving guidance and support from leadership.
• Inspire and re‑engage students through personalised, hands‑on teaching that drives meaningful academic progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support assessments, help students access qualifications, and maintain accurate records of progress.
• Apply school marking, feedback, and assessment policies to track and celebrate student achievements.
• Support students’ social and emotional development, building confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Promote safeguarding by completing training and reporting any concerns through the correct channels.
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure consistency, quality, and continuous improvement across the school.

Who We’re Looking For

This role would suit a suitably experienced and skilled teaching assistant wanting to develop their skills further. A teaching qualification is not a requirement for this role — what matters most is passion, dedication, and the ability to make learning engaging and accessible for every student.

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.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

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
• A market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables 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