SEN Teacher
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £40,000.00 per annum depending upon experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Gunnislake |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 300355FAJ |
Summary
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 #teamOFG.
Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Copper Fields School, Gunnislake PL18 9EH
Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per annum depending upon experience (Not pro rata)
Hours: 40.5 hours per week | Monday 8.30am-5.00pm | Tuesday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: April 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join the team at Copper Fields School, part of Options Autism. This role is ideal for a qualified teacher who believes in inclusive education and wants to make a meaningful difference by supporting pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs in a nurturing, creative environment.
As an SEN Teacher, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, engaging and supportive learning experience that enables every pupil to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities
Teach and support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism, learning difficulties and complex needs.
Plan and deliver engaging, accessible lessons that support both academic progress and personal development.
Use a range of creative teaching strategies and resources to meet diverse learning styles and needs.
Adapt teaching in line with EHCP outcomes, individual targets and developmental stages.
Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, recognising achievement in all areas of development.
Support the development of communication, independence, emotional regulation and life skills.
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide consistent, high-quality support.
Make effective use of specialist facilities and resources to enhance learning experiences.
Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and carers to support each child’s learning journey.
Who We Are Looking For
You will be:
A qualified teacher with UK QTS (or equivalent).
Passionate about working with pupils with SEN, autism and complex needs.
Creative, flexible and responsive in your approach to teaching and learning.
A strong communicator, able to build trusting relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
Experienced in, or keen to develop skills within, specialist or alternative education settings.
Committed to pupil wellbeing, positive behaviour support and inclusive practice.
Reflective, collaborative and motivated to contribute to the ongoing development of the school.
This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive team where your expertise, creativity and commitment will help shape positive futures for children and young people.
About Us
Copper Fields School provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 60 pupils aged 4-16, who have a primary need of Autism Spectrum, communication and language and often additional needs.
Our vision to empower our learners to achieve their best outcomes is achieved through high quality education, in preparation for life. Our wonderful setting in Gunnislake facilitates a nurturing approach for students who have found the mainstream environment unable to meet their needs and a barrier to them being the best they can be. We pride ourselves on our culture of everyone being a unique individual. Together we achieve, through recognising and harnessing our strengths. We aim to unearth hidden talents and interests, inspire and empower.
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 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.
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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 #teamOFG.
Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Copper Fields School, Gunnislake PL18 9EH
Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per annum depending upon experience (Not pro rata)
Hours: 40.5 hours per week | Monday 8.30am-5.00pm | Tuesday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: April 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join the team at Copper Fields School, part of Options Autism. This role is ideal for a qualified teacher who believes in inclusive education and wants to make a meaningful difference by supporting pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs in a nurturing, creative environment.
As an SEN Teacher, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, engaging and supportive learning experience that enables every pupil to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities
Teach and support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism, learning difficulties and complex needs.
Plan and deliver engaging, accessible lessons that support both academic progress and personal development.
Use a range of creative teaching strategies and resources to meet diverse learning styles and needs.
Adapt teaching in line with EHCP outcomes, individual targets and developmental stages.
Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, recognising achievement in all areas of development.
Support the development of communication, independence, emotional regulation and life skills.
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide consistent, high-quality support.
Make effective use of specialist facilities and resources to enhance learning experiences.
Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and carers to support each child’s learning journey.
Who We Are Looking For
You will be:
A qualified teacher with UK QTS (or equivalent).
Passionate about working with pupils with SEN, autism and complex needs.
Creative, flexible and responsive in your approach to teaching and learning.
A strong communicator, able to build trusting relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
Experienced in, or keen to develop skills within, specialist or alternative education settings.
Committed to pupil wellbeing, positive behaviour support and inclusive practice.
Reflective, collaborative and motivated to contribute to the ongoing development of the school.
This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive team where your expertise, creativity and commitment will help shape positive futures for children and young people.
About Us
Copper Fields School provides full-time specialist co-education for up to 60 pupils aged 4-16, who have a primary need of Autism Spectrum, communication and language and often additional needs.
Our vision to empower our learners to achieve their best outcomes is achieved through high quality education, in preparation for life. Our wonderful setting in Gunnislake facilitates a nurturing approach for students who have found the mainstream environment unable to meet their needs and a barrier to them being the best they can be. We pride ourselves on our culture of everyone being a unique individual. Together we achieve, through recognising and harnessing our strengths. We aim to unearth hidden talents and interests, inspire and empower.
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 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.
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