SEN Teacher

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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 - 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: April 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

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, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay .

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join !

About the Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering a highly personalised and inclusive education for pupils with additional needs. Working within small classes or on a one-to-one basis, you will create engaging, adaptable learning experiences that support each child's academic progress alongside their social and emotional development. You will collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that every pupil's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is effectively implemented and reviewed, enabling them to thrive in a safe, structured and supportive environment.

• Individualised Provision: Develop, implement and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour plans and EHCP targets, ensuring learning is tailored to each pupil's needs.
• Curriculum Delivery: Plan and teach differentiated lessons across the National Curriculum, adapting content through visual supports, sensory strategies and assistive technology to maximise accessibility and engagement.
• Assessment & Progress Monitoring: Track, record and report on pupil progress, prepare documentation for annual reviews, and contribute to whole-school development priorities.
• Behaviour & Pastoral Support: Apply trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to support pupils with complex needs, promoting emotional regulation, positive behaviour and increasing independence.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work as part of a multi-professional team, liaising regularly with support staff, therapists, care teams and parents/carers to ensure consistency between school and home.
• Safeguarding & Professional Practice: Maintain high professional standards, uphold safeguarding responsibilities, manage classroom resources effectively, and ensure compliance with all school policies and regulatory requirements.

About You

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• 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 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

Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

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.