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Job Title: SEN Primary Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Location: Hambrook School, Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Hours: 40 hours per | week Monday–Friday | 8am - 4.30pm
Salary: Up to £44,310.00 per annum (depending on experience, no pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term- 9/12 months | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Primary SEN Teacher who believes every child deserves the chance to thrive. You’ll deliver personalised, high‑quality learning for primary‑aged pupils with diverse and complex needs, helping them build confidence, independence and a love of learning.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for individuals and small groups
- Track, record and report on pupil progress
- Create a safe, structured and inspiring primary classroom environment
- Develop and review personalised plans (IEPs, IBPs)
- Support LSAs and other staff to deliver consistent, high‑quality learning
- Work effectively with challenging behaviour and promote self‑regulation
- Communicate clearly with families, colleagues and wider professionals
- Safeguard and promote pupil wellbeing at all times
Who We’re Looking For
- QTS or Degree equivalent required
- Strong understanding of primary practice, SEN and safeguarding
- Excellent communication, teamwork and relationship‑building skills
- A proactive, resilient and compassionate approach
- Commitment to professional standards and ongoing development
- A passion for helping young learners achieve their full potential
- Driving licence required
About Us
Hambrook School is an independent specialist school in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, for pupils aged 5–18 with autism and an EHCP.
Opened in 2023 and rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we provide a structured, safe and nurturing environment. Small classes and highly personalised programmes enable pupils to engage, progress and enjoy learning. Through rich curriculum experiences and bespoke support, we help every young person achieve their full potential.
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
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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