SEN Primary Teacher

Description

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Job Title: SEN Primary Teacher

Location: Bradford Beacon School, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD5 8LJ

Hours: 40 per week | Monday to Friday

Rota: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.00am–4.00pm | Tuesday 8.00am-4.30pm | Friday 8.00am–3.30pm

Salary: From £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Bradford Beacon School is growing, and we’re looking for passionate SEN Primary Teachers who want more than just a job. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a nurturing, trauma-informed learning environment from the ground up and make a genuine difference every day.

You’ll deliver a creative, flexible, and therapeutic curriculum that puts relationships, wellbeing, and progress at the heart of learning. Teaching across the primary curriculum, you’ll adapt lessons to meet individual EHCPs and support pupils with autism and associated needs to grow academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver inspiring, individualised teaching for pupils with autism and complex needs

Create a safe, calm, and structured classroom environment

Adapt lessons to suit a wide range of abilities and learning styles

Promote confidence, independence, and positive behaviour

Work closely with therapists, support staff, and families to achieve meaningful outcomes

Contribute to shaping school culture, routines, and best practice

About You

This role is ideal for a teacher who:

Holds QTS or QTLS (SEN experience is beneficial, but genuine passion is essential).

Is educated to Degree level

Is creative, flexible and resilient in their teaching approach.

Believes in trauma‑informed, child‑centred education that prioritises wellbeing.

Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Is excited to help shape and grow a developing early years provision.

Please note: ECTs are welcome to apply

About Us

Bradford Beacon School, opened in September 2025, is a brand-new specialist independent school for children aged 4–11 with autism and associated complex needs. Set in a purpose-built, thoughtfully refurbished environment, the school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive setting where every child feels valued. Pupils follow a broad, enriched curriculum that develops communication, social, emotional, and life skills alongside academic achievement. With personalised teaching and therapeutic support from a dedicated staff and clinical team, every child’s individual needs are met. As the school grows to 42 pupils over the next two years, there is an exciting opportunity to help shape its inclusive, supportive culture. Bradford Beacon celebrates every step of progress, empowering pupils to reach their full potential and thrive.

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. xjnqpsq 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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