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Position: SEN Teacher
Location:Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH
Salary: Up to £48,000.00 per annum dependant on experience ( not pro rata )
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: April 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
As an SEN Teacher at Park School, youll deliver high-quality, personalised teaching to pupils with a range of additional needs. Youll support individual and small-group learning, promote positive behaviour, and help create a structured, nurturing environment where pupils can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, youll plan, adapt and review learning to ensure every pupil makes meaningful progress and feels supported, valued and motivated.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, deliver and adapt lessons for individuals and small groups in line with the schools curriculum and policies
Monitor, assess, record and report on pupil progress, ensuring learning remains purposeful and responsive
Develop, implement and review Individual Education Plans and behaviour support strategies
Create a safe, engaging and well-organised classroom environment
Promote pupils physical, educational, social and moral development
Coordinate teaching, assessment and reporting across agreed subjects or key stages
About You
Were looking for someone who is:
Qualified: QTS (or equivalent) / PGCE, with a relevant degree
Experienced: Strong understanding of SEN, including ASC, learning difficulties and complex needs
Compassionate & Resilient: Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challenges
Collaborative: A confident communicator who works well as part of a team
Creative & Flexible: Able to adapt approaches to meet individual learning needs
About Park School
Park School is an independent specialist day school in Chipping Norton supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide a structured, nurturing environment where small class sizes and personalised learning help pupils re-engage with education.
Our dedicated team builds confidence, aspiration, and positive relationships, supporting both academic and social development. Through high expectations and strong pastoral care, we empower pupils to take pride in their achievements and prepare for life beyond school.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young peoples lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
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.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
Your Wellbeing Matters mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
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. xsngvjr 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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