SEN Teacher

Overview

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Job Title: SEN Teacher

Location: The Wenlock School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3SB

Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday Monday 8:15am - 4:30pm, Tuesday 8:15am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:15am - 3:45pm

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per annum (dependant on experience, not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent Term Time Only

Start: May 2026

UK applicants only. No sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a highly personalised and inclusive education for pupils with additional needs.
• Work within small classes or on a one-to-one basis to create engaging, adaptable learning experiences that support academic progress and social/emotional development.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to implement and review Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to enable pupils to thrive in a safe, structured and supportive environment.
• Develop, implement and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour plans and EHCP targets, ensuring learning is tailored to each pupil's needs.
• Plan and teach differentiated lessons across the National Curriculum, adapting content through visual supports, sensory strategies and assistive technology to maximise accessibility and engagement.
• Track, record and report pupil progress, prepare documentation for annual reviews, and contribute to whole-school development priorities.
• Apply trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to support pupils with complex needs, promoting emotional regulation, positive behaviour and increasing independence.
• Collaborate with support staff, therapists, care teams and parents/carers to ensure consistency between school and home.
• Maintain high professional standards, uphold safeguarding responsibilities, manage classroom resources effectively, and ensure compliance with school policies and regulatory requirements.

About You

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience: Proven experience working with children with SEND, specifically managing emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of how to adapt SMSC and British Values for pupils with varying cognitive levels.
• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with vulnerable pupils and their families.
• Qualities: A calm, caring nature with high expectations for the personal growth of every child.
• Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence.

About Us

Opened in 2018, The Wenlock School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 7-18 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and associated learning differences. We are building an Outstanding provision-a school that transforms lives through creativity, care, and commitment.

Our team is passionate about making a genuine difference, supporting every pupil to reach their full potential within a therapeutic and inclusive environment. At Wenlock, you'll be part of a dedicated community that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion. Together, we empower pupils to succeed and build the foundations for a brighter future. 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 proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Benefits and Procedures

• All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and a fully enhanced DBS. Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions. Your Wellbeing matters.
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits; mental health support and health checks; cycle to work and electric car schemes; 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.

Compliance

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).