SEN Teacher

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We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work! Job Title: SEN Teacher Location: Avonside School, Bristol BS4 5PS Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am

4.00pm Salary: Up to £45,000 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 At Avonside School, every young person deserves to feel seen, understood and capable of success. As our SEN Teacher, youll become a key part of that journey. No two pupils are the same, and that is where your creativity shines. You will design flexible learning experiences rooted in curiosity and practical skill-building, to help pupils express themselves, access learning across the curriculum, and develop essential life skills. Whether youre working one-to-one or with small groups, youll adapt your approach to each learner, nurturing progress at a pace that is meaningful to them. Youll also be an integral part of our multi-professional community. Working alongside therapists, LSAs, care staff and other teaching professionals, you will help shape personalised learning pathways and contribute to a supportive culture that values emotional wellbeing just as highly as academic growth. Your impact will be felt beyond the classroom

in the sense of accomplishment pupils carry with them and in the confidence they build day by day. As an SEN Teacher, your duties will be to: Teach to a high standard and ensure all pupils access the knowledge relevant to the subject area. Liaise with other OFG schools to ensure development of the curriculum areas. Develop the scheme of learning for the curriculum areas and have an oversight of planning across the pathways. Monitor progress of pupils and put in place interventions where pupils are underachieving. Maintain a development plan for the subject areas. Keep yourself updated of changes within the curriculum areas. Deliver training to develop staff on pedagogical developments related to subject specialism. Liaise with the exams officer to ensure accurate entries are made for qualifications related to the subjects. Teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the schools curriculum. Experience / Qualifications Needed Qualified Teacher Status (UK QTS) Experience teaching in an educational setting Experience planning, delivering and adapting lessons for learners with varying or complex needs About Us Avonside School is a brand-new specialist school in Bristol for young people with SEMH, autism, and associated needs. We provide a supportive environment prioritising wellbeing, personal growth, and academic progress. Our curriculum offers hands-on vocational pathways in construction, hair and beauty, hospitality, art and IT, building practical skills and independence. We empower every pupil to gain confidence, resilience, and the skills needed for further education, employment, and adult life. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young peoples 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. 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. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales . #1

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