. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Are you an inspiring educator with a passion for making a difference? At Napier School, part of the Options Autism family, we’re growing — and we’re searching for a dedicated SEN Primary Teacher to join our exceptional team.
About the Role
Here, every day is a chance to spark curiosity, nurture confidence, and help children with complex needs discover their own unique brilliance.
As our new SEN Primary Teacher, you’ll bring learning to life in a setting that values creativity, compassion, and care. You’ll have the freedom to teach in ways that truly connect with your pupils — empowering them to achieve academically, socially, and emotionally.
You’ll be part of a warm, supportive school community where wellbeing and safeguarding are central to everything we do.
You will:
1. Deliver creative, hands-on lessons across a broad range of primary subjects.
2. Personalise learning to meet the unique needs, abilities, and interests of every pupil.
3. Foster independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning in all children.
4. Collaborate with a talented, caring, and supportive team who share your passion for inclusion, growth, and excellence.
About You
You’re calm, adaptable, and full of positive energy. You see potential where others see challenge — and you’re passionate about helping every child find their voice and their confidence.
You’ll bring:
5. A relevant degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
6. A creative, flexible approach to delivering engaging primary lessons
7. A genuine commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
8. Experience in SEN or ASC settings – desirable but not essential!
About us
Napier School is a brand-new school, part of Options Autism. Napier School is a primary school for pupils with autism, learning disabilities and/or complex needs located in Farnborough, a town in northeast Hampshire, England.
Our aim is to help pupils excel by providing a structured, nurturing approach, with students accessing a broad, balanced, engaging and extraordinarily rich curriculum.
For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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:
9. Life Assurance
10. Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
11. “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:
12. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
13. 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
14. Cycle to Work Schemes
15. Electric Car Purchase Scheme
16. Critical illness cover
17. 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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