SEN Teacher
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £48,000 per annum depending on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Penge |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 299578FAJ |
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Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Woodside Park School, Penge, London SE20 8QU
Salary: Up to £48,000.00 per annum depending on experience (Not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term time only
Start Date: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As Woodside Park School continues to grow, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a passionate SEN Teacher to join our warm, close-knit team. Part of the Options Autism family, our school is a place where creativity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and every pupil is supported to thrive.
This isn’t an average teaching role. Here, you’ll have the freedom, resources, and expert support to teach in ways that truly make a difference.
About the role
As a dynamic and motivated qualified teacher, you’ll work with pupils with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs—supporting them to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.
You’ll plan and deliver engaging, innovative lessons that spark curiosity and excitement, adapting learning to suit each individual. Alongside academic progress, you’ll place equal value on pupils’ wellbeing, confidence, and personal development.
At Outcomes First Group, you’ll be empowered to teach creatively, making the most of our extensive resources and specialist support to deliver meaningful, high-impact learning.
What You’ll Be Doing
Plan and deliver stimulating, personalised lessons on a daily basis
Develop creative and innovative teaching approaches that engage and motivate learners
Respond flexibly to the needs of pupils with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs
Observe, monitor, and assess pupil progress and wellbeing
Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment where pupils feel safe and valued
Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
Contribute to the wider life, vision, and development of the school
Who we are looking for
A passionate, enthusiastic SEN Teacher with a genuine desire to make a difference
A confident communicator who builds strong, caring relationships with pupils
Someone who thrives in a supportive, specialist school environment
A team player who enjoys working closely with colleagues and other professionals
An educator who values creativity, flexibility, and pupil-centred learning
Essential Requirement:
UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
About Us
Woodside Park School is a brand-new Options Autism school, located in Penge, South East London. We provide specialist education for up to 36 pupils aged 7–11. Pupils are taught in small class sizes, allowing for personalised learning, and work towards a variety of qualifications tailored to their individual needs and abilities. Our dedicated team creates a nurturing and inclusive environment, where every child is supported to reach their full potential both academically and personally.
For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running
Why join Options Autism?
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 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.
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Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Woodside Park School, Penge, London SE20 8QU
Salary: Up to £48,000.00 per annum depending on experience (Not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term time only
Start Date: January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As Woodside Park School continues to grow, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a passionate SEN Teacher to join our warm, close-knit team. Part of the Options Autism family, our school is a place where creativity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and every pupil is supported to thrive.
This isn’t an average teaching role. Here, you’ll have the freedom, resources, and expert support to teach in ways that truly make a difference.
About the role
As a dynamic and motivated qualified teacher, you’ll work with pupils with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs—supporting them to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.
You’ll plan and deliver engaging, innovative lessons that spark curiosity and excitement, adapting learning to suit each individual. Alongside academic progress, you’ll place equal value on pupils’ wellbeing, confidence, and personal development.
At Outcomes First Group, you’ll be empowered to teach creatively, making the most of our extensive resources and specialist support to deliver meaningful, high-impact learning.
What You’ll Be Doing
Plan and deliver stimulating, personalised lessons on a daily basis
Develop creative and innovative teaching approaches that engage and motivate learners
Respond flexibly to the needs of pupils with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs
Observe, monitor, and assess pupil progress and wellbeing
Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment where pupils feel safe and valued
Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals
Contribute to the wider life, vision, and development of the school
Who we are looking for
A passionate, enthusiastic SEN Teacher with a genuine desire to make a difference
A confident communicator who builds strong, caring relationships with pupils
Someone who thrives in a supportive, specialist school environment
A team player who enjoys working closely with colleagues and other professionals
An educator who values creativity, flexibility, and pupil-centred learning
Essential Requirement:
UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
About Us
Woodside Park School is a brand-new Options Autism school, located in Penge, South East London. We provide specialist education for up to 36 pupils aged 7–11. Pupils are taught in small class sizes, allowing for personalised learning, and work towards a variety of qualifications tailored to their individual needs and abilities. Our dedicated team creates a nurturing and inclusive environment, where every child is supported to reach their full potential both academically and personally.
For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running
Why join Options Autism?
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 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.
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