SEN Primary Teacher

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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 Primary Teacher Location: New Barn School, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8HZ Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum + £5,000 Welcome Bonus Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday Rota: 8:30am – 4:30pm daily | Wednesdays until 5:00pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: February 2026 UK applicants only; no sponsorship available. Due to continued growth, New Barn School, part of Acorn Education, is seeking a passionate, creative, and compassionate SEN Primary Teacher to join our dedicated team in Newbury. At New Barn School, we specialise in supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH needs who may have found mainstream education challenging. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to help every child rediscover a love of learning, build confidence, and achieve success, academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a role for a teacher who believes in second chances, values relationships as much as results, and wants to see the real impact of their work every single day. About the Role As a SEN Teacher at New Barn School, you will work with small groups of pupils, delivering creative, flexible, and highly personalised learning programmes tailored to individual needs and interests. You’ll have the ability to think innovatively and use practical, hands-on approaches that help pupils re-engage with learning. You will: Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across the primary curriculum Design and implement individualised learning plans, IEPs, and achievable targets Create safe, calm, and stimulating learning environments—both indoors and outdoors Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development, helping them build confidence, self-regulation, and resilience Foster positive, trusting relationships that motivate pupils to participate and succeed Assess progress, celebrate achievements, and adapt teaching to meet changing needs This role is ideal for a teacher who thrives in a dynamic SEN setting, enjoys problem-solving, and believes in the power of relationships and consistency to transform outcomes. What We’re Looking For We’d love to hear from teachers who have: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / PGCE Experience teaching at Primary level, delivering consistently good or outstanding lessons A strong understanding of SEN practice, inclusive teaching strategies, and curriculum adaptation Experience working with pupils with SEMH, EBD, or challenging behaviours (mainstream or specialist settings) A calm, patient, and proactive approach, with creativity and resilience at the heart of their practice A genuine commitment to helping every child reach their potential—academically, socially, and emotionally At New Barn School, you’ll be part of a compassionate, skilled team who believe in transforming lives through education. You’ll have the freedom to be creative, the support to grow professionally, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference for young people who need it most. About Us New Barn School offers a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to boys and girls, aged 6 – 19 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities. New Barn School takes full advantage of its beautiful settings and fosters a love for using the outdoor curriculum including forest school, farm experiences and horse riding. The School is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke and Reading and other surrounding towns and villages. Our services offer a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the pupils and young people we care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those 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 Acorn Education? 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 **Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £5,000 after completion of one year of employment. Terms and Conditions Apply 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. #1
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