Position: SEN Teacher
Location: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH
Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum (dependant on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start: November 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
At Park School, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, feel valued and discover what they're capable of achieving.
We're looking for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join our exceptional team and help transform the lives of students with autism and additional learning needs. This is more than a teaching role. It's an opportunity to inspire confidence, unlock potential and celebrate life-changing achievements every day.
If you're looking for a position where you can focus on teaching, build meaningful relationships and see the genuine impact of your work, we'd love to hear from you.
As an SEN Teacher, you'll create engaging and inspiring learning experiences that help students develop academically, socially and emotionally. You'll nurture confidence, build resilience and support students to overcome barriers to learning while ensuring they feel safe, understood and valued.
What You'll Be Doing
Deliver engaging, personalised lessons tailored to individual learning needs
Support students with Autism and additional SEND needs to achieve their full potential
Create a positive, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
Track progress, celebrate achievements and adapt teaching strategies accordingly
Develop individual learning plans and effective support strategies
Work closely with families, therapists and multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for students
About You
QTS or equivalent teaching qualification (preferred)
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
Experience working with students with SEND, particularly Autism
A creative and flexible approach to teaching and learning
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
A genuine commitment to helping students overcome barriers and flourish both in and beyond the classroom
About Park School
Park School is an independent specialist day school in Chipping Norton supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide a structured, nurturing environment where small class sizes and personalised learning help students re-engage with education.
Our dedicated team builds confidence, aspiration, and positive relationships, supporting both academic and social development. Through high expectations and strong pastoral care, we empower pupils to take pride in their achievements and prepare for life beyond school.
At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity.
We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place students 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 students 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.
OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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
£43000.00 - £43000.00 per year