Primary SEN Teacher / Instructor

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Job Title: Primary SEN Teacher / Instructor
Location: Bricklehurst Manor School, Stonegate, TN5 7EL
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday Mon to Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm including 1 x 5pm finish
Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: October 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you an enthusiastic teacher or instructor who believes every child deserves the opportunity to succeed?

At Bricklehurst Manor School, we're looking for a passionate Primary SEN Teacher / Instructor to join our dedicated team and help transform the lives of pupils with Special Educational Needs, Autism (ASC) and associated needs.

This is more than a teaching role-it's an opportunity to nurture confidence, unlock potential and celebrate every achievement, no matter how big or small. Working in our supportive specialist setting, you'll have the freedom to deliver creative, personalised learning that inspires pupils to engage, grow and achieve more than they ever thought possible.

If you're looking for a career where every day is rewarding and your impact is truly life-changing, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and personalised lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with SEN and ASC.
• Create a nurturing, inclusive classroom where every pupil feels safe, valued and motivated to learn.
• Support pupils' academic, emotional, social and personal development, helping them build confidence and independence.
• Adapt teaching approaches and learning activities to maximise engagement, progress and achievement.
• Monitor, assess and celebrate pupil progress, using assessment to inform future learning.
• Work collaboratively with therapists, teaching assistants, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide consistent, holistic support.
• Promote positive behaviour through therapeutic, relationship-based approaches that encourage self-regulation and resilience.
• Contribute to the wider school community, curriculum development and enrichment opportunities that enhance every pupil's educational journey.

Who We're Looking For

• QTS required for Teacher.
• Relevant qualifications required for instructor.
• A genuine passion for working with pupils with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
• A creative, reflective and adaptable teaching style.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

About Us

Bricklehurst Manor School is a new school that caters for up to 60 pupils with SEMH and associated needs. We offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your career while taking on rewarding challenges.

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.