SEN Teacher
Posted 5 hours 15 minutes ago by Hillingdon Manor School
Papworth Hall School
- Permanent
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
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Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Papworth Hall School, Papworth Everard, CB23 3RD
Hours: 40 per week Monday-Friday
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum
(depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available
At Papworth School, you'll have the opportunity to transform the lives of children and young people with additional needs by delivering engaging, personalised learning that helps every pupil achieve more than they ever thought possible.
This is more than a teaching role. It's a chance to work in a specialist setting where relationships come first, small class sizes allow you to focus on every learner, and you'll have the time, support and freedom to teach in a way that makes a genuine impact.
Working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll create an inclusive, nurturing environment where pupils build confidence, develop independence and rediscover a love of learning. Every achievement is celebrated, every day is different, and your work will have a lasting impact on the futures of the young people you teach.
Whether you're an experienced SEN Teacher or looking to bring your skills into specialist education, you'll join a welcoming team that values collaboration, innovation and continuous professional development.
What You'll Do- Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons that inspire pupils and enable them to achieve meaningful progress.
- Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of learning needs, supporting pupils academically, socially and emotionally.
- Develop and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour plans and personalised learning pathways.
- Monitor, assess and celebrate pupil progress, using assessment to inform future learning.
- Promote positive behaviour through nurturing, relationship-based approaches that build confidence and resilience.
- Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, therapists, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide consistent, holistic support.
- Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment where every pupil feels valued and able to succeed.
- Champion safeguarding and pupil wellbeing, ensuring every child has the opportunity to flourish.
We're looking for someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Has experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH or complex needs.
- Is creative, patient and adaptable, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
- Is passionate about inclusive education and committed to helping every pupil reach their full potential.
- Thrives as part of a collaborative team and is keen to continue developing professionally.
- Full UK driving licence.
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 30students.
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
Wherever you work - whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings - you'll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals
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With amazing teams working across our family of brands - Acorn Education, Options Autism, Momenta Connect and Blenheim Schools- we offer a huge range of exciting career opportunities.Take a closer look and discover how fulfilling your career could be.
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We are committed to enabling outstanding futures for all children through a portfolio of inclusive, high-quality independent and international schools.