SEN Humanities Instructor

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Job Title:  SEN Humanities Instructor 
Location:  Penny Tree School, Birmingham, B30 3ES
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Salary:     £26,375 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Do you believe that great teaching is about more than delivering lessons?

At Penny Tree School, we're looking for an enthusiastic and creative SEN Humanities Instructor to help young people discover the world around them through History, Geography and the wider Humanities.

This is far more than an instructor role. Every day, you'll help pupils develop confidence, resilience and a genuine love of learning. Through engaging, personalised lessons, you'll encourage curiosity, spark meaningful discussions and help pupils overcome barriers that may have prevented them from reaching their potential.

Working in small classes alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll have the time, flexibility and resources to build positive relationships and tailor learning to every individual. Every achievement is celebrated, every breakthrough matters, and every day offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Whether your experience comes from education, alternative provision, youth work or another setting supporting young people, if you're passionate about inspiring others, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging and creative Humanities lessons that bring History, Geography and the wider world to life.
• Adapt learning to meet the individual needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring every learner can succeed.
• Inspire curiosity, critical thinking and confidence through meaningful, interactive learning experiences.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and personal development using nurturing, relationship-based approaches.
• Monitor progress and contribute to personalised learning plans, behaviour strategies and individual education programmes.
• Create stimulating learning environments where pupils feel safe, motivated and ready to learn.
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, teachers, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Promote positive behaviour and help pupils develop the confidence, resilience and independence they need to thrive.
• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of every pupil, both in school and during educational activities.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about Humanities and inspiring young people to achieve more than they thought possible.
• Has experience delivering learning or supporting young people within education, alternative provision, youth work, training or a similar setting.
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced barriers to learning.
• Is creative, adaptable and able to tailor learning to meet a wide range of individual needs.
• Has a calm, patient and resilient approach, using positive behaviour strategies to support success.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and helping every young person build a brighter future.

About Us

Our new Options Autism school – Penny Tree – will have capacity for up to 100 pupils and is expected to open for students in the near future.

At Penny Tree School, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team at the very start of an exciting journey. Backed by the expertise of Options Autism and Outcomes First Group, you will benefit from access to a wide professional network, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of the pupils we serve.

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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