SEN Teacher - Maternity cover
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £42,500.00 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Norwich |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 301363FAJ |
Summary
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Position: SEN Teacher – Maternity Cover
Location: Acorn Park School, Banham, Norwich, NR16 2HU
Salary: Up to £42,500.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Fixed Term ending April 2027 | Term Time Only
Start: April 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
At Outcomes First Group, we believe life is about more than work. That’s why many of our schools are trialling a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW)—work one day less each week while keeping full pay. Now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG and put your wellbeing first.
About the Role
As an SEN Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping meaningful learning experiences for pupils with diverse needs. Working within Semi-Formal Curriculum Pathways, you will help pupils develop academically, socially, and emotionally while fostering communication, confidence, and a love of learning.
We are looking for an SEN Teacher to support our Year 3 Semi-Formal students in a maternity cover position. This is a chance to work in a nurturing, structured environment where you can inspire progress, growth, and independence in pupils with additional needs.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Plan and deliver engaging lessons and tailored learning resources aligned to Semi-Formal pathways
Create structured, stimulating classrooms that promote independence and engagement
Support pupil progress and wellbeing in line with their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality provision
Develop and share expertise in teaching pupils with autism and complex needs
About You
We’re looking for a teacher who combines expertise, compassion, and creativity:
Qualified: UK QTS (or equivalent) with a relevant degree
Experienced: Strong understanding of SEN, including ASC, learning difficulties, and complex needs
Compassionate & Resilient: Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced challenges
Collaborative: Clear communicator who thrives in a team environment
Creative & Flexible: Able to adapt lessons and approaches to meet individual needs
If you’re a passionate SEN teacher who wants to make a tangible difference, develop your expertise, and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking school community, we would love to hear from you.
About Acorn Park School
Acorn Park School is an independent specialist school in rural Norfolk supporting autistic children and young people aged 4–19. Set within a spacious private estate, the school provides a safe, nurturing environment where pupils are placed at the heart of everything we do. Through personalised formal and semi-formal curriculum pathways, supported by an integrated clinical team, we meet a wide range of individual needs. The school benefits from extensive facilities including a Forest School, animal care farm, and therapeutic outdoor spaces. Working in partnership with families, we empower pupils to grow in confidence, develop independence, and thrive as they prepare for their next steps in life.
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
4-Day Working Week: Work 80% of your hours, get 100% pay*
*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.
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Position: SEN Teacher – Maternity Cover
Location: Acorn Park School, Banham, Norwich, NR16 2HU
Salary: Up to £42,500.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Fixed Term ending April 2027 | Term Time Only
Start: April 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
At Outcomes First Group, we believe life is about more than work. That’s why many of our schools are trialling a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW)—work one day less each week while keeping full pay. Now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG and put your wellbeing first.
About the Role
As an SEN Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping meaningful learning experiences for pupils with diverse needs. Working within Semi-Formal Curriculum Pathways, you will help pupils develop academically, socially, and emotionally while fostering communication, confidence, and a love of learning.
We are looking for an SEN Teacher to support our Year 3 Semi-Formal students in a maternity cover position. This is a chance to work in a nurturing, structured environment where you can inspire progress, growth, and independence in pupils with additional needs.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Plan and deliver engaging lessons and tailored learning resources aligned to Semi-Formal pathways
Create structured, stimulating classrooms that promote independence and engagement
Support pupil progress and wellbeing in line with their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality provision
Develop and share expertise in teaching pupils with autism and complex needs
About You
We’re looking for a teacher who combines expertise, compassion, and creativity:
Qualified: UK QTS (or equivalent) with a relevant degree
Experienced: Strong understanding of SEN, including ASC, learning difficulties, and complex needs
Compassionate & Resilient: Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced challenges
Collaborative: Clear communicator who thrives in a team environment
Creative & Flexible: Able to adapt lessons and approaches to meet individual needs
If you’re a passionate SEN teacher who wants to make a tangible difference, develop your expertise, and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking school community, we would love to hear from you.
About Acorn Park School
Acorn Park School is an independent specialist school in rural Norfolk supporting autistic children and young people aged 4–19. Set within a spacious private estate, the school provides a safe, nurturing environment where pupils are placed at the heart of everything we do. Through personalised formal and semi-formal curriculum pathways, supported by an integrated clinical team, we meet a wide range of individual needs. The school benefits from extensive facilities including a Forest School, animal care farm, and therapeutic outdoor spaces. Working in partnership with families, we empower pupils to grow in confidence, develop independence, and thrive as they prepare for their next steps in life.
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
4-Day Working Week: Work 80% of your hours, get 100% pay*
*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.
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