SEN Teacher

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 (4

DWW) 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 4

DWW — 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 #team

OFG.

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.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and…