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Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Miller House School, Leicester LE4 5LQ
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday
Salary:      Up to £42,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        November 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you a passionate teacher who believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive? Do you have the creativity, resilience and compassion to unlock potential in children who learn differently?

At Miller House School, we're looking for an exceptional SEN Teacher to join our dedicated team and help shape brighter futures for pupils with SEMH, Autism and ADHD.

As an SEN Teacher, you'll bring learning to life through engaging, personalised lessons that inspire curiosity, build confidence and promote independence. You'll work closely with teaching assistants, therapists and families to create meaningful educational experiences tailored to each pupil's unique strengths and needs. Through nurturing relationships, high expectations and innovative teaching approaches, you'll help pupils overcome barriers, develop resilience and achieve outcomes they never thought possible.

Our culture is built on safeguarding, inclusion and pupil voice, ensuring every child feels safe, understood and empowered to succeed.

No two days are the same, but every day offers the chance to change a life.

What You'll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver creative, personalised lessons that engage and inspire pupils with SEMH, ASC and ADHD.
• Adapt teaching approaches using inclusive, sensory and structured strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and families to provide a consistent, holistic approach to support.
• Monitor, assess and celebrate pupil progress, adapting learning to achieve EHCP outcomes and individual targets.
• Encourage independence, communication and self-confidence through positive relationships and nurturing practice.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation, helping pupils develop the skills they need to succeed.
• Create a safe, structured and stimulating learning environment where pupils feel motivated and proud of their achievements.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and play an active role in its continued growth and success.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - ECTs and newly qualified teachers are warmly welcomed
• Has a recognised degree
• Is passionate about inclusive education and making a meaningful difference to the lives of children with additional needs
• Has an interest in, or experience supporting, pupils with autism, communication differences, and complex learning needs
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
• Brings creativity, patience, and resilience to their teaching practice
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Is reflective, motivated, and committed to continuous professional development
• Has a full UK driving licence

About Us 

Miller House School is a brand-new school located in Stoneygate, Leicester. The school opened in September 2025, has a capacity of 80 pupils, and offers a co-educational provision for students with complex needs, including SEMH.

Miller House School is a specialist SEMH setting for young people aged 11–16. We are committed to supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, as well as autism and ADHD. Our safe and nurturing environment ensures every child is heard, seen, and supported to thrive.

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 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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