SEN Teacher

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of autistic young people? Do you thrive in a supportive, specialist environment where every day brings purpose, creativity and connection? If so, Acorn Park School would love to meet you. As an SEN Teacher, you will lead a class team dedicated to delivering high‑quality, meaningful learning experiences and will shape engaging lessons, build strong relationships and create a safe, structured environment where pupils can thrive.

Bring energy, patience and creativity every day.

• Plan and deliver high‑quality, engaging lessons aligned with the Formal or Semi‑Formal Curriculum Pathways.
• Create a purposeful, well‑organised learning environment with tailored resources that support pupil progress.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and maintain professional communication with parents and carers.
• Use assessment tools effectively to track, record and celebrate pupil progress in line with school expectations.
• Inspire enthusiasm for learning and ensure pupils are challenged to reach their full potential.
• Support pupil wellbeing, behaviour and safety in line with school policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, therapists and wider stakeholders to meet each pupil’s EHCP needs.
• Develop and share specialist knowledge of ASD, contribute to a positive and supportive team culture.

• Degree, QTS/QTLS or working towards the required professional qualification.
• Committed, compassionate teacher who believes in inclusive, personalised education.
• Someone who can lead by example and bring out the best in their class team.
• A reflective practitioner eager to learn, grow and share expertise.
• A team player who values communication, collaboration and consistency.
• Someone resilient, creative and ready to make a real difference.

Acorn Park School is an independent specialist school in rural Norfolk supporting autistic children and young people aged 4‑19. Set within a spacious private estate, we provide a safe, nurturing environment where pupils are placed at the heart of everything we do. Through personalised formal and semi‑formal curriculum pathways, supported by an integrated clinical team, we meet a wide range of individual needs.

The school benefits from extensive facilities including a Forest School, animal care farm and therapeutic outdoor spaces. Working in partnership with families, we empower pupils to grow in confidence, develop independence and thrive as they prepare for their next steps in life.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, ensuring safeguarding and welfare are paramount. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, has been providing specialist care and education for children, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties for over 19 years. We pioneer innovative, evidence‑based approaches and have been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth consecutive year.

• 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 with enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.