SEND Class Teacher

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Job Title: SEND Class Teacher
Location: Fieldstone School, Devon, TQ12 1NH
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term time only
Start: September 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated SEND Class Teacher to join our Newton Abbot site, working with younger pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many of our pupils have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences, and they need a teacher who can offer both high-quality learning and unwavering emotional support.

This is a role where connection, creativity and consistency matter just as much as curriculum knowledge. You will be part of a nurturing, skilled and collaborative team committed to helping every child feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

What You'll Do

• Planning and delivering adaptive, engaging lessons that meet a wide range of learning and emotional needs
• Building strong, trusting relationships that support pupils' engagement, confidence and progress
• Taking a relational and therapeutic approach, recognising that behaviour is communication
• Providing high-quality pastoral support alongside academic teaching
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistent, joined-up provision
• Maintaining high expectations for learning, personal development and emotional growth

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a teacher who is not only skilled, but deeply committed to making a difference.

• QTS/ PGCE/ degree is required
• Is primary-trained with strong, reflective classroom practice
• Has experience of — or a strong interest in — SEMH/SEND education
• Is resilient, calm under pressure and solution-focused
• Understands the importance of relationships, attachment and emotional safety
• Values teamwork and contributes positively to a collaborative, supportive staff culture
• Driving licence is required

About Us

Fieldstone School is an independent day school supporting some of the most vulnerable young people in society aged 5–16—students who may struggle to access mainstream education for a variety of reasons. These can include behavioural, emotional, or educational challenges, difficulties associated with the autistic spectrum, sensory processing disorders, attachment difficulties, or experiences of trauma.

We are committed to ensuring that every student reaches their full potential academically and personally. As a day school, we provide an alternative to residential education, helping students develop independence, social skills, and resilience while remaining in their home environment.

Fieldstone School operates in line with Devon County Council's Section 175 safeguarding requirements, demonstrating our commitment to the safety and welfare of all students.

For more information, please visit www.fieldstoneschool.co.uk.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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 this 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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