SEN Teacher

Full Job Description

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Job Title:  SEN Teacher
Location:   Westbourne School, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 2EL
Hours:  37.5 per week | Monday to Friday 
Salary:  Up to £40,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

You will be responsible for delivering tailored, inspiring lessons in Maths and/or Science up to Key Stage 4, supporting the individual learning needs of our pupils and contributing to their educational, social, and emotional development.

You will teach individual students or small groups in line with the school’s curriculum framework, and help ensure that each learner achieves meaningful outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and teach individual students or small groups in line with the school’s curriculum and policies
• Teach Maths and/or Science up to Key Stage 4
• Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress, ensuring individual learning needs are met
• Contribute to school development initiatives in line with the School Development Plan
• Support the physical, educational, and moral development of pupils in accordance with company policies
• Create a stimulating and supportive classroom environment with appropriate displays, resources, and learning aids
• Coordinate the teaching, development, assessment, and reporting of key subjects as agreed with the Headteacher
• Devise and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Plans, and related student-focused documents
• Ensure classroom and off-site safety planning, including risk assessments
• Provide direction and guidance to Learning Support Assistants, Tutors, and care staff to ensure consistent delivery
• Support pupils in developing self-regulation and positive behaviour through consistent behavioural strategies

What We’re Looking For – Essential Requirements

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent
• Experience or a strong interest in working with pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Passionate about inclusive education with a creative and flexible approach to teaching
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Full UK Driving licence – desirable

About Us

Westbourne School caters for pupils aged 11-18 and we are growing to 85 pupils across two sites. You will be responsible for planning and delivering various subjects across the curriculum. Differentiation and individualised learning strategies are vital skills required to meet the needs of all our pupils who will have had varying degrees of success in their educational lives.

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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