SEN Unqualified Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Bomere Heath; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Bomere Heath seeks a passionate SEN Unqualified Teacher. This role focuses on delivering tailored education and supporting the wellbeing of pupils with complex needs. Enjoy a 4-Day Working Week while receiving full-time pay along with robust benefits. Ideal for candidates eager to grow in an inclusive and supportive school environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with diverse needs such as autism and learning difficulties.
• Ability to communicate with confidence and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons aligned with school curriculum.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress.
• Support tailored learning programmes for individual pupils.

Skills

Experience supporting pupils with autism

Communication skills

Flexibility and solution-focused attitude

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or willingness to work towards it

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.

Job title: SEN Unqualified Teacher
Location: Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE
Salary: £29,400.00 to £36,750.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:45am – 4:15pm
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Whether you're a qualified teacher or someone eager to work toward QTS, this could be the perfect next step in your teaching career. You'll deliver high‑quality, personalised education that inspires progress, builds confidence, and empowers each learner to thrive – all in line with School and Company policies, best practice, and regulatory standards.

Key Task Areas and Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and teach individual pupils or small groups in accordance with the school's curriculum framework and related policies
• Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress
• Contribute to and help implement school developments linked to the School Development Plan
• Promote the physical, educational, and moral development of pupils in line with Company policies
• Support the creation and implementation of tailored learning programmes that ensure appropriate and sustained progression
• Take responsibility for coordinating the teaching, development, assessment, and reporting of subjects and learning areas across key stages as agreed with the Headteacher
• Devise, implement, and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Plans, and other pupil‑specific plans in collaboration with staff
• Organise the classroom environment, resources, groupings, and displays to create a stimulating and inclusive learning setting
• Plan adequately for pupil safety, applying risk assessments for on‑site and off‑site activities

Who We're Looking For

You're someone who brings passion, creativity, and enthusiasm into every lesson. You believe in every child's potential – and you know how to bring out their very best.

• Hold QTS (desirable) or be willing to work towards gaining it
• Have experience supporting pupils with autism, SEMH, learning difficulties, or complex needs
• Communicate with confidence, clarity, and empathy
• Be flexible, solution‑focused, and committed to personalised learning approaches
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and want to play an active role in shaping our school community

About us

Smallbrook School is currently increasing capacity from 50 students to 80 and investing heavily in our KS2 and sixth‑form provision. We are a co‑educational day school catering for pupils aged 7‑18 with a range of complex needs, including social, emotional, and mental health challenges, and pupils diagnosed with autism.

We provide a therapeutic, supportive, and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement, enabling pupils to recognise their potential, and supporting them through a personalised, engaging curriculum. Our priority is to develop the foundation knowledge and skills required for a smooth transition to the next life stage.

Our School is based halfway between Shrewsbury and Wem in Shropshire. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs.

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

And a market‑leading benefits 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.
• One Moment In Time

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.

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