SEN Teacher

Full Job Description

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Job Title:  SEN Teacher
Location:  Hemlock Stone School, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, NG9 8GA
Hours:       37.5 per week | Monday to Friday
Salary:      From £39,000.00 per annum (dependant on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate and dynamic SEN Teacher who wants more than just a teaching role — someone ready to transform lives, inspire confidence and create meaningful learning experiences for pupils with autism and complex needs. This is your chance to be part of a school at the very beginning of its journey — helping shape a culture where every child is seen, supported and celebrated.

As an SEN Teacher, you’ll bring creativity, care and innovation into every lesson — designing learning that is tailored, engaging and impactful. You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment alongside skilled professionals, using high-quality resources to help pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.

No two days are the same — but every day is an opportunity to make a difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and delivering engaging, personalised lessons tailored to individual needs
• Using creative and innovative approaches to build confidence, curiosity and independence
• Assessing progress across academic, social and emotional development
• Creating a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment
• Building strong relationships with pupils, families and professionals
• Working collaboratively to provide a holistic, consistent approach to learning

About You

You are someone who brings energy, empathy and adaptability to your teaching practice.

You will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a relevant degree
• Strong experience or understanding of SEN, including ASC and complex needs
• A compassionate, resilient approach to supporting pupils
• Excellent communication and teamworking skills
• Creativity and flexibility to adapt teaching to individual learners

This is your chance to join a school at its very beginning, make a lasting impact, and enjoy a better work/life balance. Apply today and help shape the future of Hemlock Stone School.

About Us

Hemlock Stone School in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire opened in March 2026, and caters for up to 66 pupils, providing a specialist learning environment for young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Complex Needs.

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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