Primary SEN Teacher / Instructor

About the school

Bricklehurst Manor School is a new specialist setting that caters for up to 60 pupils with SEMH and associated needs. The school is part of Acorn Education and Outcomes First Group, a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs.

The role

Bricklehurst Manor School is seeking an enthusiastic Primary SEN Teacher or Instructor to join its dedicated team. The successful candidate will plan and deliver creative, personalised learning that supports pupils with Special Educational Needs, Autism and associated needs. This permanent, term-time-only position begins in October 2026 and is based at the school in Stonegate, TN5 7EL. Hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm with one late finish at 5:00pm. The salary is up to £43,000 per annum depending on experience.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and personalised lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with SEN and ASC.
• Create a nurturing, inclusive classroom where every pupil feels safe, valued and motivated to learn.
• Support pupils’ academic, emotional, social and personal development, helping them build confidence and independence.
• Adapt teaching approaches and learning activities to maximise engagement, progress and achievement.
• Monitor, assess and celebrate pupil progress, using assessment to inform future learning.
• Work collaboratively with therapists, teaching assistants, families and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Promote positive behaviour through therapeutic, relationship-based approaches that encourage self-regulation and resilience.
• Contribute to the wider school community, curriculum development and enrichment opportunities.

Requirements

• QTS is required for the Teacher role; relevant qualifications are required for the Instructor role.
• A genuine passion for working with pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• A creative, reflective and adaptable teaching style.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A full UK driving licence.
• UK applicants only; no sponsorship is available.

Benefits & package

• Life assurance.
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Mental health support and physical health checks.
• Flexible benefits platform including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, plus hundreds of UK and international discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical illness cover.
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob. After signing in, applicants may request the school’s direct contact details to submit an application.