At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional needs to achieve their potential and build confidence.
- Company: Join OFG Education, a leader in personalised education for students with special needs.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a focus on work-life balance.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to empowering every student.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: QTS or equivalent teaching qualification; experience with SEN is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 42500 - 42500 £ per year.
At OFG Education we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work.
Location: Barton School, Barton-upon-Humber DN18 6DA
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am - 4.00pm
Salary: Up to £42,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.
About the Role
At Barton School, every lesson has the power to change a life. As an SEN Teacher, you'll support students with additional needs to overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve outcomes they never thought possible. This is more than a teaching role. It's an opportunity to be part of a specialist setting where relationships come first, small class sizes allow for truly personalised learning, and every student is known, valued and supported to succeed. Working alongside a skilled and passionate multidisciplinary team, you'll create engaging learning experiences that help students thrive academically, socially and emotionally. You'll have the freedom to adapt your teaching, celebrate every achievement and make a genuine difference every single day.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver engaging, personalised lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
- Support students to make meaningful progress both academically and personally.
- Develop and review individual learning plans and contribute to student targets and outcomes.
- Foster positive behaviour, confidence and emotional wellbeing through strong relationships.
- Work closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists, families and other professionals to provide holistic support.
- Monitor progress, celebrate achievements and adapt teaching strategies to maximise success.
- Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every student can flourish.
- Champion safeguarding and ensure the wellbeing of all students remains at the heart of your practice.
What We're Looking For
- QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification required.
- Has experience working with children and young people with SEN, SEMH, autism or complex needs, or is keen to move into specialist education.
- Is passionate about inclusive teaching and helping every student achieve their potential.
- Builds positive, trusting relationships with students, families and colleagues.
- Is adaptable, resilient and creative in their approach to teaching and learning.
- Enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to continuous professional development.
About Us
At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures. Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.
Why Join Us?
- We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.
- We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people.
- All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
- 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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals.
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