SEN Teacher

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Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Claystone School, Luton, LU1 4LL
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday 8:15am - 4:15pm
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

Claystone School is growing-and we're looking for a passionate SEN Primary Teacher who believes every child deserves the chance to thrive. If you're driven by purpose, committed to inclusive practice, and excited by the opportunity to help shape a new school culture, we'd love to meet you.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver creative, high quality teaching to individuals and small groups.
• Tailor lessons to pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and complex needs.
• Track, record, and celebrate pupil progress, ensuring every child receives the support they need.
• Develop personalised learning programmes and contribute to IEPs, behaviour plans, and wider school strategies.
• Create a warm, structured, and stimulating classroom environment where pupils feel safe and ready to learn.
• Work collaboratively with a dedicated team to drive forward our School Development Plan.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking individuals who are:

• Qualified with GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Experience working with children with SEN (desirable but not essential).
• Passionate about supporting children with autism and complex needs
• Resilient, patient, and empathetic, even on challenging days
• Team players, who value collaboration and shared success
• Adaptable and eager to learn, with a positive, can-do attitude

About Us

Claystone School - a brand-new specialist school in Luton for autistic children aged 4-11, recently opened in January 2025.

Situated in Pepperstock, Luton, Claystone School is a small, independent setting supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of additional learning difficulties. We provide a nurturing environment where each child's unique strengths and contributions are recognised and celebrated, helping them reach their full potential.

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.