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SEN Teacher

Job details
Posting date: 21 April 2026
Salary: £42,500 per year
Additional salary information: depending on experience
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 May 2026
Location: Leicester
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Acorn Care and Education
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 309897FAJ

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Summary

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Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Miller House School, Stoneygate, Leicester LE2 2NB
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £42,500.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

As a SEND Teacher at Miller House School, you will bring learning to life for our pupils, designing imaginative, personalised lessons that spark curiosity, nurture independence and build confidence.

You will be part of a supportive, close-knit team committed to creating meaningful and engaging learning experiences for pupils with SEMH, as well as Autism and ADHD.

Our school culture is grounded in safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil voice, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and understood.

This is more than a teaching role, it’s an opportunity to help shape a school community where children are inspired to succeed and celebrated for who they are.

You will:

Plan and deliver creative, personalised lessons that support pupils with SEMH, ASC and ADHD needs to engage, explore and achieve
Use a range of inclusive teaching approaches, including sensory and structured learning strategies, to support diverse learning needs
Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and families to provide a consistent and holistic approach to each child’s development
Track and celebrate pupil progress, adapting learning to support individual targets and outcomes within EHCPs
Encourage independence, communication, and confidence through positive behaviour support and nurturing classroom practice
Create a safe, structured, and stimulating learning environment where pupils feel motivated, supported, and proud of their achievements
Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a teacher who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - ECTs and newly qualified teachers are warmly welcomed
Has a recognised degree
Is passionate about inclusive education and making a meaningful difference to the lives of children with additional needs
Has an interest in, or experience supporting, pupils with autism, communication differences, and complex learning needs
Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
Brings creativity, patience, and resilience to their teaching practice
Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team
Is reflective, motivated, and committed to continuous professional development
Has a full UK driving licence
About Us

Miller House School is a brand-new school located in Stoneygate, Leicester. The school opened in September 2025, has a capacity of 80 pupils, and offers a co-educational provision for students with complex needs, including SEMH.

Miller House School is a specialist SEMH setting for young people aged 11–16. We are committed to supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, as well as autism and ADHD. Our safe and nurturing environment ensures every child is heard, seen, and supported to thrive.

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

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