Special Educational Needs Primary Teacher

Sunspraysalon; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Southampton seeks a passionate SEN Primary Teacher to shape personalized learning experiences for students with additional needs. The role offers a unique opportunity to work within a collaborative team and create a nurturing environment. With a 4-Day Working Week and benefits such as a £1,000 Welcome Bonus, this position is perfect for individuals aiming to make a significant impact in education while prioritizing wellbeing. Join us to help students thrive academically and emotionally.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

4-Day Working Week

Welcome Bonus

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in students' lives.
• Able to create personalized learning experiences.
• Enjoys building strong relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging tailored lessons.
• Monitor and assess student progress.
• Develop Individual Education Plans.
• Create a safe and inspiring classroom environment.

Skills

Creative lesson planning

Teaching adaptation

Empathy

Collaborative teamwork

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Get Paid for Five Days but Only Work Four!

Job Title: SEN Primary Teacher

Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton, SO45 5TD

Salary: Up to £45,352.00 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata) plus £1,000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am 4:30pm

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

At Outcomes First Group, we believe life is about more than work. That's why many of our schools are trialling a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) work one day less each week while keeping full pay. Now is the perfect time to join #teamOFG and put your wellbeing first.

About The Role

As an SEN Primary Teacher, you’ll play a vital role in shaping meaningful, personalised learning experiences for our students. This is a role where your creativity, empathy, and professional expertise come together to help children and young people with additional needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

You will teach individual pupils or small groups, adapting learning to meet their unique profiles and helping them make steady, confident progress. Working within our curriculum framework and alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, you’ll help create an environment where every student feels understood, challenged, and celebrated.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and deliver engaging, tailored lessons aligned with the school curriculum
• Monitor, assess, and report on student progress
• Develop and review Individual Education Plans, behaviour plans, and personalised learning pathways
• Create a safe, structured, and inspiring classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with support staff to ensure high-quality teaching and learning
• Contribute to school development initiatives and curriculum planning
• Organise resources, classroom displays, and learning materials that support student engagement
• Ensure all activities on and off site are planned with pupil safety and risk assessments in mind

Who We’re Looking For

• A passionate, resilient, and empathetic teacher who communicates with warmth, clarity, and confidence
• Someone who enjoys building strong, trusting relationships and getting to know students as individuals
• Able to adapt teaching approaches to help pupils overcome barriers and achieve their personal best
• A collaborative team player, working effectively with colleagues, therapists, families, and external professionals
• Motivated by working in a nurturing, inclusive school community where ideas are valued and impact is visible

Essential Requirements

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Full, valid driving licence

About Us

Dibden Park School is a brand-new independent specialist school based in Southampton. We provide inclusive education within a safe and nurturing environment for students with complex needs, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, communication and interaction difficulties, and associated behaviours. Our focus is on meeting each pupil’s individual needs and helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

As part of Acorn Education and the Outcomes First Group, you’ll be part of an innovative organisation making a meaningful difference in young people’s lives.

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 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.

Benefits Include

• Life Assurance & Pension scheme
• Mental health support, physical health checks, and wellbeing services
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) to choose perks that suit you
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Purchase Schemes
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced parental leave and fertility treatment support
• 4-Day Working Week: Work 80% of your hours, get 100% pay*
• Welcome Bonus: £1,000 payable in two instalments £500 after three months and £500 upon successful completion of final probation. Repayment terms apply.

Apply today and help shape the future of Dibden Park School.