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Job Title: SEN Primary Teacher
Location: Claystone School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LL
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: February 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
*Welcome Bonus: £1,250 paid after 6 months’ successful probation, £1,250 after 12 months. Terms and conditions apply.
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and passionate SEN Primary Teacher to join our dedicated team at Claystone School.
About the Role
As an SEN Primary Teacher, you will play a vital role in inspiring and supporting pupils with additional needs to reach their full potential. You will plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning styles and needs, while fostering a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
Your work will directly influence pupils’ academic achievement, emotional wellbeing, and personal development. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a specialist setting where every small step forward is celebrated.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality teaching to individuals and small groups in line with the School’s curriculum, company policies and regulatory standards
* Monitor, record and report on pupil progress, ensuring personalised support and targeted interventions are in place
* Develop and implement personalised learning programmes to enable pupils to progress at an appropriate pace
* Devise, implement and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour plans and other relevant strategies collaboratively
* Support the implementation of the School Development Plan and contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives
* Promote pupils’ physical, educational, social and moral development in accordance with company policies
* Coordinate teaching, assessment, recording and reporting of subjects across key stages, as directed by the Headteacher
* Organise the classroom, resources and displays to create a stimulating, safe and supportive learning environment
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (essential)
* Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (desirable)
* Strong organisational, planning and communication skills
* A commitment to inclusive education and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
If you are committed to supporting children with SEN to thrive both academically and personally, and want to be part of a growing and ambitious school community, we would love to hear from you.
Start your journey with Claystone School in March 2026.
About Us
Claystone School is a brand-new specialist school in Luton for autistic children aged 4–11, opened in January 2025.
Located in Pepperstock, we are a small, independent setting supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and additional learning difficulties. We provide a nurturing, structured environment where every child feels safe, valued, and understood. Our personalised approach celebrates each child’s unique strengths and individuality. Through tailored learning and dedicated support, we help every pupil reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone 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:
o Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
o Hundreds of UK and international discounts
o Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
o Critical illness cover
o 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.
**Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,250 after 6 months (final probation) and one further payment of £1,250 after 12 months. Terms and Conditions Apply
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.
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