SEN KS2 Teacher

Overview

Job Title: SEN KS2 Teacher

Location: Penny Tree School, Birmingham B30 3ES

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Start Date: April 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an SEN KS2 Teacher to join our close-knit team at Yiewsley Grange School, part of Options Autism.

Purpose of the Role

To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Headteacher. To teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school’s curriculum. In consultation with the Head of School undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• To teach a variety of general subjects across the national curriculum to students aged between 7-11, primarily KS2 in the morning sessions.
• To be a form tutor for students to support them in their education.
• To teach aspects of our vocational curriculum in the afternoon sessions.

Key Skills Required

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status is desirable
• Have a background of delivering teaching at a good or outstanding level

About Us

Our new Options school – Penny Tree School – will have capacity for 60 pupils and is expected to open in the near future. At Penny Tree School, you\’ll be part of a supportive and visionary leadership team at the very start of an exciting journey. Backed by the expertise of Options Autism and Outcomes First Group, you’ll have access to a wide network of senior leaders, professional development pathways, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact—not only on the school but on the lives of the pupils we serve. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to 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.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – 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.

Working Pattern and 4-Day Week

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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