– no sponsorship available
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced SEN Primary Teacher to join the Bradford Beacon School team.
About the Role
Bradford Beacon School is growing, and we’re looking for passionate SEN Primary Teachers who want more than just a job. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a nurturing, trauma-informed learning environment from the ground up and make a genuine difference every day.
You’ll deliver a creative, flexible, and therapeutic curriculum that puts relationships, wellbeing, and progress at the heart of learning. Teaching across the primary curriculum, you’ll adapt lessons to meet individual EHCPs and support pupils with autism and associated needs to grow academically and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver inspiring, individualised teaching for pupils with autism and complex needs
2. Create a safe, calm, and structured classroom environment
3. Adapt lessons to suit a wide range of abilities and learning styles
4. Promote confidence, independence, and positive behaviour
5. Work closely with therapists, support staff, and families to achieve meaningful outcomes
6. Contribute to shaping school culture, routines, and best practice
About You
This role is ideal for a teacher who:
7. Holds QTS or QTLS (experience with SEN or autism desirable but passion essential)
8. Is creative, flexible, and resilient in their teaching approach
9. Believes in trauma-informed, child-centred education
10. Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team
11. Is excited by the opportunity to help build and grow a new school community
Whether you’re an experienced SEN teacher or a mainstream teacher ready to specialise, you’ll be fully supported to thrive.
About Us
Bradford Beacon School, opened in September 2025, is a brand-new specialist independent school for children aged 4–11 with autism and associated complex needs. Set in a purpose-built, thoughtfully refurbished environment, the school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive setting where every child feels valued. Pupils follow a broad, enriched curriculum that develops communication, social, emotional, and life skills alongside academic achievement. With personalised teaching and therapeutic support from a dedicated staff and clinical team, every child’s individual needs are met. As the school grows to 42 pupils over the next two years, there is an exciting opportunity to help shape its inclusive, supportive culture. Bradford Beacon celebrates every step of progress, empowering pupils to reach their full potential and thrive.
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.
12. Life Assurance
13. Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
14. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
15. Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:Health, wellbeing and insurance benefitsHundreds of UK and international discountsCycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily 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.
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