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Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Acorn Park School, Banham, Norwich, NR16 2HU
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £42,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: March 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
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, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG!
About the Role
As an SEN Teacher, you will play a key role in delivering purposeful and engaging learning for pupils with diverse and complex needs. Working within a Semi-Formal Curriculum pathway, you will support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development, helping them build communication skills, confidence and greater independence in a structured and nurturing environment. This maternity cover position focuses on supporting our Year 3 Semi-Formal cohort.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons aligned to the Semi-Formal curriculum
- Develop tailored learning resources that meet pupils’ individual needs and EHCP outcomes
- Create a structured, stimulating classroom environment that promotes engagement and independence
- Monitor progress and wellbeing, adapting provision to ensure meaningful outcomes
- Build positive, professional relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, consistent provision
- Contribute to the development of effective practice for pupils with autism and complex needs
About You
- GCSE C/4 or above in English and Maths
- UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS), or working towards
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of SEN, including ASC and complex learning needs
- Build trusting relationships with pupils through patience, empathy and consistency
About Us
Acorn Park School is an independent specialist school in rural Norfolk supporting autistic children and young people aged 4–19. Set within a spacious private estate, the school provides a safe, nurturing environment where pupils are placed at the heart of everything we do. Through personalised formal and semi-formal curriculum pathways, supported by an integrated clinical team, we meet a wide range of individual needs. The school benefits from extensive facilities including a Forest School, animal care farm, and therapeutic outdoor spaces. Working in partnership with families, we empower pupils to grow in confidence, develop independence, and thrive as they prepare for their next steps in life.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone 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 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
*Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.
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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