How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.
That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Job Title: SEN Tutor (Unqualified Teacher)
Location: Copper Fields School, Gunnislake, PL18 9EH
Salary:
Up to £27,300 per annum depending on experience (
not pro rata
)
Hours:
40.5 hours per week | Monday 8:30am-5:00pm | Tuesday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start:
January 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
We’re seeking a motivated SEN Tutor who is ready to inspire, support and empower students to reach their full potential. This hands-on role involves leading a class, delivering tailored learning, and making a meaningful impact on both the academic and personal development of pupils with special educational needs.
About the Role
As an SEN Tutor, you will take ownership of a class, working closely with school leadership to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive. You’ll bring lessons to life, re-engage learners who may have struggled in traditional settings, and help them achieve meaningful academic progress and qualifications. You’ll also play a key role in supporting students’ social and emotional development, building confidence and independence along the way.
Key Responsibilities / Main Duties
Lead and take ownership of a class, delivering education in line with the school curriculum while receiving guidance and support from leadership.
Inspire and re-engage students through personalised, hands-on teaching that drives meaningful academic progress.
Collaborate with colleagues to support assessments, help students access qualifications, and maintain accurate records of progress.
Apply school marking, feedback, and assessment policies to track and celebrate student achievements.
Support students’ social and emotional development, building confidence, resilience, and independence.
Promote safeguarding by completing training and reporting any concerns through the correct channels.
Work closely with teaching staff to ensure consistency, quality, and continuous improvement across the school.
Who We’re Looking For
This role would suit a suitably experienced and skilled teaching assistant wanting to develop their skills further. A teaching qualification is not a requirement for this role — what matters most is passion, dedication, and the ability to make learning engaging and accessible for every student.
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 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 really 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 and vulnerable young adults 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.
We are committed to 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.
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
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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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