Job Title: SEN Teacher (Primary or Secondary)
Location: Penny Tree School, Birmingham, B30 3ES
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pm
Salary: Up to £42,000 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 driven by the belief that every young person deserves the chance to thrive? Do you bring creativity, resilience, and a passion for personalised education?
We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teacher (Primary or Secondary) to join our growing team and help shape an exceptional learning experience for pupils with a range of additional and complex needs.
This is more than a teaching role — it’s an opportunity to unlock potential, build confidence and make a genuine difference every single day. If you're passionate about personalised learning, inclusive education and helping young people achieve things they never thought possible, we'd love to hear from you.
As an SEN Teacher at Penny Tree School, you'll deliver creative, engaging and highly personalised learning experiences that inspire pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Working with small classes and supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you'll have the opportunity to tailor learning to individual needs, celebrate every success and help pupils overcome barriers to learning.
You'll create an environment where pupils feel safe, understood and motivated to achieve their goals while developing the confidence, independence and life skills they need for the future.
What You'll Be Doing:
Planning and delivering engaging lessons for individuals and small groups
Monitoring, assessing and reporting on pupil progress and achievement
Developing and reviewing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs)
Working closely with Learning Support Assistants and colleagues to deliver outstanding learning experiences
Adapting teaching approaches to meet a wide range of SEN needs and learning styles
Building positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals to support pupil success
Creating a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment
Promoting pupil wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes at every opportunity
About you
We're looking for someone who is:
A qualified teacher with UK QTS or equivalent
Passionate about inclusive education and improving outcomes for young people with SEN
Creative, adaptable and able to inspire pupils through engaging teaching
Experienced in supporting pupils with additional, complex or diverse learning needs
Resilient, compassionate and committed to helping every pupil succeed
An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
A collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive environment
Committed to safeguarding, professional development and continuous improvement
About Us
Our new Options Autism school – Penny Tree – will have capacity for up to 100 pupils and is expected to open for students in the near future.
At Penny Tree School, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team at the very start of an exciting journey. Backed by the expertise of Options Autism and Outcomes First Group, you will benefit from access to a wide professional network, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of the pupils we serve.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
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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Salary description
£42000.00 - £42000.00 per year