Job Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a hands‑on role in supporting inclusive education and helping pupils unlock their potential every day. Working under the guidance of the SENDCo and Assistant SENDCo, you will be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team focused on delivering high‑quality provision for children and young people with additional needs. You'll support assessments, contribute to targeted interventions, and help ensure every pupil has access to the support they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Your work will directly contribute to creating a nurturing, structured environment where pupils feel supported, understood, and empowered to thrive.
Responsibilities
Support the delivery of universal provision across the school
Assist with assessments (eg Visual Stress, SDQs)
Observe pupils and report on engagement, wellbeing, and progress
Support targeted individual and group interventions
Contribute to evaluating pupil outcomes and impact of provision
Maintain accurate records while ensuring confidentiality at all times
Prepare, organise, and maintain resources for intervention sessions
Share updates, strategies, and insights with teaching and support staff
Build positive, supportive relationships with pupils and colleagues
Qualifications
Minimum 5 GCSEs including English (Grade 4/C or above)
Relevant further/higher education (eg Health & Social Care, Education)
Strong communication and record-keeping skills
Passion for supporting pupils with SEND
Ability to work collaboratively and professionally
Desirable
Experience in a school or SEND setting
Knowledge of assessment tools and evidence-based interventions
Benefits
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
About the School
At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4 DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4 DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join! Acorn Park is a school for 160 pupils, who all have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways – Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway which is highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils as we have 8 co-located pupil’s homes on our 30‑acre site in rural Norfolk. On site, we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm along with play facilities, a sports hall and sensory rooms. 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.
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.
