SEN Teacher

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first.

That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join .

Job Title: SEN Teacher

Location: Robins Way School, Amesbury, SP4 8JT
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent; Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

Robins Way School, part of Acorn Education, is a new and exciting specialist school in Amesbury. We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs.

This is an opportunity to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment where every student is valued, understood, and motivated to succeed. You will play a pivotal role in helping pupils develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

About the Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will plan and deliver individualised lessons that inspire progress across all areas of learning. You will work closely with colleagues and support staff to design innovative learning activities, personalise programmes for each student, and foster a culture of independence and self-regulation.

Your role will involve assessing and tracking student progress, implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs), and ensuring the classroom environment meets the diverse needs of all learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality learning experiences for individual students or small groups in line with the School's Curriculum Framework
• Track, record, and report on student progress and communicate outcomes with relevant stakeholders
• Contribute to initiatives supporting the School Development Plan and continuous improvement
• Promote the physical, educational, and moral development of students in accordance with Company and School policies
• Design and implement personalised learning programmes to ensure sustained progression for each student
• Coordinate the teaching, assessment, recording, and reporting of designated subjects or areas of learning across key stages
• Develop, implement, and review IEPs, IBPs, and other personalised support plans collaboratively
• Organise classroom resources to create a stimulating, safe, and supportive learning environment
• Plan and implement activities in accordance with risk assessments to ensure student safety on and off site
• Ensure Learning Support Assistants, Tutors, Instructors, and care staff are well-briefed, effectively deployed, and equipped
• Manage challenging behaviour positively, fostering independence and self-regulation in students

Who We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) essential
• Experience teaching children with SEN or complex needs (desirable)
• Excellent communication, organisation, and team-working skills
• Compassionate, patient, and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to supporting every child

If you are passionate about special education and committed to helping students reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

About the school

Robins Way School based in Amesbury, Wiltshire, is an exciting new addition to the Acorn portfolio. We provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for primary-aged pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Every child at Robins Way is seen, heard, and valued. Our mission is to equip them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed, both academically and personally. Through a creative and flexible approach to teaching, we help every child overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

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.