SEN Teacher
About This Role
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Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Copper Fields School, Gunnislake PL18 9EH
Hours: 40.5 hours per week | Monday 8.30am-5.00pm | Tuesday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: May 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.
About the Role
We are thrilled to present an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teacher to become part of the team at Copper Fields School, a member of Options Autism. This position is tailored for a qualified teacher who is committed to inclusive education and aims to make a significant impact by aiding pupils with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs in a supportive and creative setting.
As an SEN Teacher, you will be instrumental in fostering a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment that allows every student to excel academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach and assist students with various special educational needs, including autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs.
- Design and implement engaging and accessible lessons that encourage both academic advancement and personal growth.
- Utilize a variety of innovative teaching methods and resources to cater to diverse learning styles and requirements.
- Modify instruction based on EHCP outcomes, individual objectives, and developmental levels.
- Evaluate, track, and document student progress, celebrating achievements in all areas of development.
- Facilitate the enhancement of communication, independence, emotional regulation, and life skills.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide consistent, high-quality support.
- Make effective use of specialized facilities and resources to enrich learning experiences.
- Establish strong, positive connections with students, families, and caregivers to support each child's educational journey.
Who We Are Looking For
You will be:
- A qualified teacher holding UK QTS (or equivalent).
- Passionate about engaging with students with SEN, autism, and complex needs.
- Creative, adaptable, and responsive in your teaching and learning approach.
- An effective communicator, capable of building trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
- Experienced in, or eager to develop skills in, specialist or alternative education environments.
- Committed to promoting pupil wellbeing, positive behavior support, and inclusive practices.
- Reflective, collaborative, and motivated to contribute to the continuous improvement of the school.
This is a fulfilling opportunity to join a supportive team where your expertise, creativity, and dedication will help shape brighter futures for children and young people.
About Us
Copper Fields School offers full-time specialist co-education for up to 60 students aged 4-16, primarily focusing on Autism Spectrum conditions, communication, and language challenges, often alongside additional needs. Our mission is to empower learners to achieve their best outcomes through high-quality education that prepares them for life. Our wonderful setting in Gunnislake fosters a nurturing approach for students who have found mainstream education inadequate in meeting their needs and a barrier to realizing their full potential.
We take pride in our culture that celebrates each individual as unique. Together, we achieve by recognizing and leveraging our strengths. We aim to discover hidden talents and interests, inspire, and empower.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has been dedicated to providing care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As a leading provider of education for neurodivergent individuals, we are part of Outcomes First Group, pioneering new methods that yield measurable results for those we serve.
We are proud to announce that in 2025, Outcomes First Group was recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth consecutive year.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the center of our mission, ensuring that each day brings the gratification of making a genuine difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will receive a fully enhanced DBS.
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with opportunities 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 discounts across the UK and internationally
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness coverage
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment assistance
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is dedicated to conducting a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we strive to keep applicants updated, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants due to delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timelines.