SEN Teacher

Description:

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Job Title:  SEN Teacher
Location:  Robins Way School, Amesbury, SP4 8JT
Hours:  37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.30pm
Salary:  £40,000.00 - £45,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will plan and deliver individualised lessons that inspire progress across all areas of learning. You will work closely with colleagues and support staff to design innovative learning activities, personalise programmes for each student, and foster a culture of independence and self-regulation.

Your role will involve assessing and tracking student progress, implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs), and ensuring the classroom environment meets the diverse needs of all learners.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality learning experiences for individual students or small groups in line with the School’s Curriculum Framework

Track, record, and report on student progress and communicate outcomes with relevant stakeholders

Contribute to initiatives supporting the School Development Plan and continuous improvement

Promote the physical, educational, and moral development of students in accordance with Company and School policies

Design and implement personalised learning programmes to ensure sustained progression for each student

Coordinate the teaching, assessment, recording, and reporting of designated subjects or areas of learning across key stages

Develop, implement, and review IEPs, IBPs, and other personalised support plans collaboratively

Organise classroom resources to create a stimulating, safe, and supportive learning environment

Plan and implement activities in accordance with risk assessments to ensure student safety on and off site

Ensure Learning Support Assistants, Tutors, Instructors, and care staff are well-briefed, effectively deployed, and equipped

Manage challenging behaviour positively, fostering independence and self-regulation in students

Who We’re Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) essential

Experience teaching children with SEN or complex needs (desirable)

Excellent communication, organisation, and team-working skills

Compassionate, patient, and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to supporting every child

a Full UK Driving Licence

If you are passionate about special education and committed to helping students reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

About the school

Robins Way School based in Amesbury, Wiltshire, is an exciting new addition to the Acorn portfolio. We provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for primary-aged pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Every child at Robins Way is seen, heard, and valued. Our mission is to equip them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed, both academically and personally. Through a creative and flexible approach to teaching, we help every child overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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 Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the 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.

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits

Hundreds of UK and international discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

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

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, Outcomes First Group does 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.

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