SEN Teacher

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teacher to join our new Acorn School, Avonside School in Brislington, Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in establishing a high‑quality, inclusive learning environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential.

Working closely with the Headteacher and wider team, you will deliver engaging, personalised teaching that raises standards, builds confidence and promotes positive outcomes for all learners. As an SEN Teacher you will:

• Deliver high‑quality teaching across a range of subjects within the secondary curriculum, using resources effectively to secure strong progress and achievement.
• Work collaboratively with the Headteacher to support curriculum development and take on additional agreed responsibilities to ensure effective delivery.
• Adapt teaching flexibly to meet individual needs, including teaching beyond your main subject area where required.
• Promote pupils’ personal development and wellbeing, supporting their social, emotional and academic growth.
• Uphold safeguarding and professional standards, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and all school policies.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including administrative responsibilities, specific areas of leadership, and additional duties as required, reviewed through performance management and school improvement processes.

Avonside School is a brand‑new specialist school in Bristol for young people with SEMH, autism, and associated needs. We provide a supportive environment prioritising wellbeing, personal growth, and academic progress. Our curriculum offers hands‑on vocational pathways in construction, hair and beauty, hospitality, art and IT, building practical skills and independence. We empower every pupil to gain confidence, resilience, and the skills needed for further education, employment, and adult life.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s 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 proud to have been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks. Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) includes:

• Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• 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

• Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.
• 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.
• All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.