Teacher - SEN

Outcomes First Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Newbury is seeking an ASD Primary Teacher to deliver personalized learning experiences for children with special educational needs. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum, along with a £5,000 Welcome Bonus. The role includes flexible working hours under a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial which benefits staff in maintaining a work-life balance while focusing on student outcomes. Applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Access to mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Must have a full UK driving licence for travel to pastoral activities.
• Experience working with pupils with SEN or SEMH needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized, engaging learning experiences.
• Design flexible, person-centered programs to support pupils.
• Develop and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support development.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Full UK driving licence

Passion for working with SEN or SEMH needs

Creativity and patience in teaching

Ability to build strong relationships

Belief in the transformative power of education

Job description

Job Title

ASD Primary Teacher

Location

New Barn School, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8HZ

Salary and Bonus

Up to £45,000 per annum + £5,000 Welcome Bonus

Hours and Schedule

40 hours per week Monday to Friday (8:30am‑4:30pm daily, Wednesdays until 5:00pm)

Contract

Permanent Term Time Only, Start: January 2026

About the School

New Barn School, part of Acorn Education, is a specialist primary school located in Newbury that welcomes children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities between the ages of 6 and 19. The school offers a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum that includes an outdoor programme such as forest school, farm experiences and horse riding. The school benefits from the “4‑Day Working Week (4DWW)” trial, which allows staff to work one day less each week while maintaining full‑time pay (subject to successful completion of probation). Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised, engaging and inspiring learning experiences for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Bring learning to life by designing flexible, person‑centred programmes that support pupils academically, socially and emotionally.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs and abilities of pupils.
• Develop and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and set meaningful learning targets.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and carers to support each child’s development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (required for travel to pastoral activities).
• A passion for working with pupils with SEN or SEMH needs.
• Creativity, patience and a positive, hands‑on approach to teaching.
• The ability to build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• A genuine belief in the transformative power of education.

Why Join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. You will wake each day knowing that your role has a significant positive impact on the lives of others. Acorn Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS, as well as social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. All applicants will also undergo a fully enhanced DBS check.

Benefits & Perks

• 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.
• An extensive Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) enabling you to choose the package that suits you best—including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
• Access to 100s 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.

Additional Information

4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit. Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £5,000 after completion of one year of employment.