SEN Teacher; English Specialism

Position: SEN Teacher (English Specialism)
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Position: SEN Teacher (English Specialism)

Location:

Longdon Hall School, Near Lichfield, Staffordshire WS15 4PT

Salary:
Up to £44,000.00 per annum (dependant on experience, not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday 8.30am – 4.30pm (CPD) | Tuesday to Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
April 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

Please be aware that all candidate must have a full UK Driving Licence

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About the Role

Every young person deserves a high-quality, inclusive education that recognises their individual strengths and needs. As an SEN Teacher with an English specialism, you will play a key role in delivering this provision, using language and literacy to support communication, engagement, and academic progress.

You will design and deliver structured yet flexible English programmes tailored to pupils with SEND, teaching on a one-to-one and small-group basis. Your work will focus on functional communication, literacy development, and transferable skills that support learning across the curriculum and beyond. Teaching will be informed by assessment, professional judgement, and a clear understanding of each pupil’s learning profile.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to personalised learning pathways and help create a consistent, supportive educational environment. Safeguarding, wellbeing, and progress will remain central to your practice at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated English teaching to individuals and small groups

Assess, track, and report on pupil progress to inform planning and intervention

Lead and contribute to the development of English provision across key stages

Support whole-school improvement in line with strategic priorities

Work collaboratively with colleagues across education and care to ensure consistency

Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding, regulatory, and professional standards

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

Qualified: UK QTS or equivalent, with a relevant degree and a full UK Driving Licence

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 significant challenges

Collaborative: A clear communicator who thrives in a team environment

Creative & Flexible:
Able to adapt and innovate to meet individual needs

About Us

Longdon Hall School provides a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Our personalised, trauma-informed approach helps each child re-engage with learning and reach their full potential. We combine academic ambition with emotional support, resilience-building, and life skills development. Every pupil benefits from small classes, tailored targets, and a dedicated pastoral team. At Longdon Hall, we celebrate progress, empower independence, and prepare young people for confident, successful futures.

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…