SEN Teacher

Full Job Description

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Job Title:  SEN Teacher 
Location:  Papworth Hall School, Papworth Everard, CB23 3RD
Hours:      37.5 per week | Monday–Friday | 
Salary:      Up to £42,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         May 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Do you thrive in a supportive, multi‑professional environment where every day brings the opportunity to make a real impact? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Teacher to join our specialist education team, delivering high‑quality learning experiences that help our students grow academically, socially and emotionally.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our school community, you will:

• Teach and inspire individual students or small groups, following our curriculum and educational frameworks.
• Monitor, record and celebrate student progress, ensuring every learner moves forward at the right pace.
• Shape and implement initiatives linked to the School Development Plan.
• Promote the physical, educational and moral development of students in line with our values.
• Create engaging, stimulating learning environments that spark curiosity and confidence.
• Lead on subject areas across key stages, coordinating planning, assessment and reporting.
• Develop and review Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Plans and personalised learning programmes.
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, Tutors, Instructors and care staff to deliver consistent, high‑quality support.
• Manage challenging behaviour with skill, empathy and a focus on developing self‑regulation.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, care teams and families to ensure a joined‑up approach.
• Maintain accurate records in line with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Stay up‑to‑date with educational best practice and contribute to ongoing school improvement.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of every student in your care.

What You'll Bring

• A Degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A commitment to inclusive, student‑centred education
• Creativity, resilience and a passion for helping young people thrive
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi‑professional team
• A proactive approach to personal development and reflective practic

About Us 

Papworth Hall School is in the picturesque village in Cambridgeshire. It is within close proximity to Huntingdon and Cambridge. Our new specialist school caters for young people with complex communication needs, autism and associated learning and emotional needs and has the capacity for 30 students. 

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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