S, and extracurricular activities
1. Work collaboratively to support positive behaviour, safeguarding, and pupil progress
About You
Essential
2. QTS/QTLS or equivalent qualification
3. Experience working with pupils with autism and/or SEND
4. Strong understanding of sensory and communication needs
5. Ability to adapt PE activities to meet a wide range of needs
6. Excellent communication and teamwork skills
7. Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing
Desirable
8. Experience in a specialist autism/SEND setting
9. PE leadership experience
10. Knowledge of autism approaches such as TEACCH, PECS, or AAC
11. Experience delivering inclusive sport or enrichment activities
If you’re a passionate SEN teacher ready to make a real difference, grow your specialist skills, and join a welcoming, forward-thinking school community where your work truly matters — we would love to hear from you.
About Acorn Park School
Acorn Park School is an independent specialist school in rural Norfolk supporting autistic children and young people aged 4–19. Set within a spacious private estate, the school provides a safe, nurturing environment where pupils are placed at the heart of everything we do. Through personalised formal and semi-formal curriculum pathways, supported by an integrated clinical team, we meet a wide range of individual needs. The school benefits from extensive facilities including a Forest School, animal care farm, and therapeutic outdoor spaces. Working in partnership with families, we empower pupils to grow in confidence, develop independence, and thrive as they prepare for their next steps in life.
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:
16. Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
17. Hundreds of UK and international discounts
18. Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
19. Critical illness cover
20. 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.
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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