SEN Primary Teacher

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 .

Job Title: SEN Primary Teacher

Location: Copper Fields School, Gunnislake, PL18 9EH
Salary: Up to £39,500.00 per annum dependent 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

At Copper Fields School, part of Options Autism, we believe education should unlock potential, nurture individuality, and celebrate every success - no matter how small.

We're on the lookout for a passionate, creative, and dedicated SEN Primary Teacher to join our warm and supportive team. If you're ready to teach, inspire, and make a real difference to the lives of pupils with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs - this is your chance to shine.

About the Role

As an SEN Primary Teacher, you'll do so much more than teach. You'll build confidence, spark curiosity, and help children discover their strengths in a safe, nurturing environment where every child is valued.

You'll design learning experiences tailored to each pupil's individual journey - guiding them academically, socially, and emotionally as they grow in confidence and independence.

You'll:

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons that inspire learning and celebrate progress
• Teach and support pupils with a range of SEN needs, including autism, learning difficulties, and complex profiles
• Adapt lessons to meet individual EHCP targets and developmental needs
• Use a variety of teaching approaches and resources to engage diverse learners
• Assess and monitor pupil progress, celebrating both academic and personal achievements
• Foster emotional resilience, communication, and independence
• Collaborate with therapists, teaching assistants, and other professionals
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and carers to create consistent support

Who We're Looking For

You are:

• A qualified teacher with UK QTS (or equivalent)
• Passionate about inclusive education and supporting children with autism and complex needs
• A creative, reflective practitioner who inspires curiosity and joy in learning
• Flexible, resilient, and committed to continuous improvement
• Confident in building positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
• Experienced - or eager to develop - within SEN or alternative provision settings
• Dedicated to promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour support

At Copper Fields, you'll be part of a supportive community that values creativity, compassion, and your journey just as much as our pupils'.

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, 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 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.

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.