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Job Title: SEN Teacher

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
Location: Copper Fields School, Gunnislake PL18 9EH
Hours: 40.5 hours per week | Monday 8.30am-5.00pm | Tuesday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: May 2026
UK applicants only no sponsorship available

About the Role

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 childs 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 young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those 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

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

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. xbpsjku All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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