Primary SEN Teacher

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Job Title:

Primary SEN Teacher

Location:

Willow Park School, Milton Keynes, MK14 6LJ

Hours:

40 hours per week | Monday-Friday | 8am - 4pm
Salary:
Up to £43,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.

Some children need more than a classroom. They need a fresh start. Willow Park School is seeking an exceptional Primary SEN Teacher to lead a small nurture class for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and a range of additional needs. This is an opportunity to help shape a highly personalised, therapeutically supported provision where children rebuild confidence, develop essential skills and rediscover success.

• Teach a small class of pupils requiring a primary‑style curriculum.
• Deliver creative and engaging lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Support pupils to make academic, social and emotional progress.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, the SENCo, Clinical Team and Inclusion Team.
• Build strong relationships that promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Has experience in SEN, SEMH, alternative provision or nurture settings.
• Is calm, patient and emotionally resilient.
• Combines warmth with high expectations.
• Believes every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.

Willow Park School is a brand‑new specialist school in Milton Keynes for young people aged 9‑16 with a range of complex needs. Our aim is simple: to equip every child with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed in the future. Through a therapeutic educational approach, supported by specialist facilities and an experienced team, we help students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH), communication, interaction, and associated challenging behaviours to flourish in a safe and nurturing environment.

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 proud to note that Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a “Great Place to Work” for the sixth year running in 2025.

• 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

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. 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.