Overview
Due to service growth, we’re recruiting an SEN Primary Teacher for our new Options Autism School — Claystone School in Luton, Bedfordshire.
* Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
* Location: Claystone School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LL
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.15am to 4.15pm
* Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
* Start: January 2026
About The Role
As an SEN Primary Teacher, you will deliver high-quality education in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. You will plan and teach lessons tailored to the individual needs of pupils, monitor progress, and contribute to a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Key Task Areas And Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality education to individual students or small groups in line with the School’s Curriculum framework, Company policies, and regulatory standards.
* Monitor, record, and report on student progress regularly.
* Support and contribute to the implementation of the School Development Plan.
* Promote the physical, educational, and moral development of students, consistent with Company policies.
* Develop and implement personalized learning environments and programs to ensure student progression at an appropriate pace.
* Coordinate the teaching, assessment, recording, and reporting of subjects and learning areas across key stages, as directed by the Headteacher.
* Devise, implement, and review individual education plans (IEPs), behaviour plans, and other relevant plans collaboratively with staff.
* Organize the classroom environment, resources, student groupings, and displays to create a stimulating and supportive learning atmosphere.
Qualifications And Experience
* UK QTS or equivalent
* Experience with SEN children (desirable)
About Our School
Claystone School is a small, independent school supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), who may also have a range of additional needs. Located in Pepperstock, Luton, the school caters for up to 48 pupils aged 4–11, providing a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment where children with ASC and complex needs can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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 proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a Market-leading Benefit Offering Through Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, Enables You To Choose The Package That’s Right For You, Including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support - enhanced maternity and paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Note: You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay; 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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