SEN Teacher

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Job Title:   SEN Teacher - Primary
Location:   Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TD
Hours:       40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am -4.30pm
Salary:      Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you a passionate, child‑centred educator who believes every young person deserves to thrive? Do you bring creativity, compassion and curiosity to your teaching?

We are seeking an inspiring Primary SEN Teacher to join our dedicated team and help shape a nurturing, neuro‑affirming environment where pupils with complex needs can flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

What you will be doing

As our Primary SEN Teacher, you will:

• Deliver high‑quality, engaging teaching across a range of subjects, ensuring every pupil experiences success.
• Champion neuro‑affirming and trauma‑informed approaches that celebrate pupils’ strengths and support their emotional wellbeing.
• Play a key role in shaping and developing SEN provision across the school.
• Work closely with Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Psychotherapy colleagues to deliver individualised, therapeutic education plans.
• Model effective strategies for teachers and teaching assistants, helping to build whole‑school expertise in supporting autistic pupils and those with complex needs.
• Create a stimulating, well‑organised learning environment that promotes independence, communication and confidence.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers, ensuring they feel informed, involved and valued.

What we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who has:

• QTS or equivalent required 
• Experience supporting primary‑aged learners (SEN experience is desirable but not essential — passion and willingness to learn matter most).
• A strong commitment to neuro‑affirming, trauma‑informed practice.
• An understanding of how children’s life experiences shape their learning.
• Knowledge of high‑quality teaching, assessment and curriculum planning.
• The ability to analyse pupil progress and use data to inform next steps.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work collaboratively with families, colleagues and external agencies.
• Driving licence required

About Us

Dibden Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school in Southampton, supporting pupils with SEMH needs, communication difficulties, and associated complex behaviours. The school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where small classes and personalised support help every pupil thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our broad and purposeful curriculum combines formal learning with life skills and enrichment activities to develop confidence, independence, and resilience. Pupils benefit from staff who understand their individual needs and remove barriers to engagement. Working closely with families, the school fosters strong relationships and a supportive community. Dibden Park empowers every pupil to achieve their full potential 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 are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of 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 timescales.

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