SEND Class Teacher; Primary Trained

Position: SEND Class Teacher (Primary Trained)
Work Smarter. Live Better. Join the 4-Day Working Week! Position: SEND Class Teacher (Primary Trained)

Location:

Fieldstone School, Devon, TQ12 1NH
Salary:
From £39,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am-4:30pm

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only Start:
April 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. 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 ( 4

DWW ) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay*. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

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OFG! About the Role Fieldstone School is an independent therapeutic day school for pupils aged 5–16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Pupils benefit from supportive, personalised learning designed to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This role focuses on our younger pupils at the Newton Abbot site. As a SEND Teacher, you will deliver high-quality, engaging lessons, using our relational and therapeutic approach to recognise behaviour as communication and promote positive growth.

You will join a dynamic and supportive team where your creativity, resilience, and dedication will directly impact pupils’ development. This is a rewarding opportunity with scope for career progression and professional development.

Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality teaching tailored to pupils with SEMH and complex needs Support pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development using therapeutic, relational approaches Maintain accurate records and contribute to planning, reports, and reviews Collaborate with colleagues to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment Promote positive behaviour, resilience, and independence About You You are a passionate, adaptable, and experienced teacher who will inspire and support pupils’ learning and development.

You will have:

Qualified: UK QTS or equivalent, 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:
Clear communicator who thrives in a supportive team environment Creative & Flexible:
Able to adapt, innovate, and personalise learning to meet individual needs Patient & Empathetic:
Calm, understanding, and able to manage challenging situations Proactive & Reflective:
Eager to learn, develop, and implement strategies to support pupils’ growth Engaging & Inspirational:
Motivated to spark curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning Organised & Reliable:
Able to manage workload effectively, including planning, assessment, and reporting Committed to Inclusive Practice:
Passionate about ensuring every pupil can succeed Full UK Driving Licence:
Essential for travel between sites or off-site activities About Us Fieldstone School is an independent, trauma-informed day school for students aged 5–16 with SEMH needs and complex life histories. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and benefit from a multi-disciplinary team of educational and clinical professionals. We provide a nurturing, evidence-based environment that combines therapeutic care with personalised, trauma-informed learning.

Small group teaching, tailored programmes, and relational approaches help pupils build confidence, resilience, and social-emotional skills. Our College House and Place House provisions ensure age-appropriate support and pathways from early years through to secondary transition. At Fieldstone, we are committed to helping every pupil flourish, achieve their potential, and prepare for a successful future. 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…