Autism SEN Teacher in Salford

Position: SEN Teacher

Location: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH

Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. As an SEN Teacher at Park School, you’ll deliver high-quality, personalised teaching to pupils with a range of additional needs. You’ll support individual and small-group learning, promote positive behaviour, and help create a structured, nurturing environment where pupils can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, you’ll plan, adapt and review learning to ensure every pupil makes meaningful progress and feels supported, valued and motivated.

• Plan, deliver and adapt lessons for individuals and small groups in line with the school’s curriculum and policies
• Monitor, assess, record and report on pupil progress, ensuring learning remains purposeful and responsive
• Develop, implement and review Individual Education Plans and behaviour support strategies
• Promote pupils’ physical, educational, social and moral development
• Coordinate teaching, assessment and reporting across agreed subjects or key stages

Qualified: QTS (or equivalent) / PGCE, with a relevant degree

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

Creative & Flexible: Able to adapt approaches to meet individual learning needs

About Park School

Park School is an independent specialist day school in Chipping Norton supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide a structured, nurturing environment where small class sizes and personalised learning help pupils re-engage with education. Our dedicated team builds confidence, aspiration, and positive relationships, supporting both academic and social development. Through high expectations and strong pastoral care, we empower pupils to take pride in their achievements and prepare for life beyond school.

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 place pupils 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 pupils 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

*Subject to successful probation. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.