Sen Teacher

Acorn Care and Education; Penge; On-site; ZAR 895 000 - 1 054 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is looking for a passionate SEN Teacher at Woodside Park School, located in Penge. In this role, you'll plan and deliver engaging lessons for pupils with autism and complex needs while fostering their academic and personal development. You'll join a supportive team that values creativity and pupil-centered learning. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant positive impact and grow in a nurturing educational environment. Excellent benefits including a pension scheme and mental health support are included.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Must possess a genuine desire to make a difference as an SEN Teacher.
• Ability to build strong, caring relationships with pupils is essential.
• Experience in a supportive, specialist school environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver stimulating, personalized lessons on a daily basis.
• Develop teaching approaches that engage and motivate learners.
• Create a nurturing classroom environment where pupils feel safe.

Skills

Passionate and enthusiastic

Strong communication skills

Creativity and flexibility

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

Job Title: SEN Teacher

Location: Woodside Park School, Penge, London SE20 8QU

Salary: Up to £48,000.00 per annum depending on experience (Not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term time only

Start Date: January 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As Woodside Park School continues to grow, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a passionate SEN Teacher to join our warm, close‑knit team. Part of the Options Autism family, our school is a place where creativity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and every pupil is supported to thrive.

This isn’t an average teaching role. Here, you’ll have the freedom, resources, and expert support to teach in ways that truly make a difference.

About the role

As a dynamic and motivated qualified teacher, you’ll work with pupils with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs—supporting them to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

You’ll plan and deliver engaging, innovative lessons that spark curiosity and excitement, adapting learning to suit each individual. Alongside academic progress, you’ll place equal value on pupils’ wellbeing, confidence, and personal development.

At Outcomes First Group, you’ll be empowered to teach creatively, making the most of our extensive resources and specialist support to deliver meaningful, high‑impact learning.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver stimulating, personalised lessons on a daily basis
• Develop creative and innovative teaching approaches that engage and motivate learners
• Respond flexibly to the needs of pupils with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs
• Observe, monitor, and assess pupil progress and wellbeing
• Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment where pupils feel safe and valued
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
• Contribute to the wider life, vision, and development of the school

Who we are looking for

• A passionate, enthusiastic SEN Teacher with a genuine desire to make a difference
• A confident communicator who builds strong, caring relationships with pupils
• Someone who thrives in a supportive, specialist school environment
• A team player who enjoys working closely with colleagues and other professionals
• An educator who values creativity, flexibility, and pupil‑centred learning
• Essential Requirement: UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

About Us

Woodside Park School is a brand‑new Options Autism school, located in Penge, South East London. We provide specialist education for up to 36 pupils aged 7–11. Pupils are taught in small class sizes, allowing for personalised learning, and work towards a variety of qualifications tailored to their individual needs and abilities. Our dedicated team creates a nurturing and inclusive environment, where every child is supported to reach their full potential both academically and personally.

For over 19 years Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people 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 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth 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

• 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 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.