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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four ?Our colleagues wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so were always looking for new ways to improve everyones work/life balance. Were taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).If the trial is a success, well be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group so theres never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!Job Title: SENDCoLocation: Bramfield House School, Suffolk, IP19 9ABSalary: Up to 45,000 per annumHours: 40 hours per week,Monday to FridayContract: Permanent, Term Time onlyStart Date: September 2025UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a SENDCo (with 50% teaching responsibilities) to join our close-knit team at Bramfield House School located in Suffolk.About the roleThe SENDCo will ensure that Special Education Needs provision is effective and efficiently managed and that all legal and statutory requirements are met for students.The SENDCo will take on the day-to-day responsibility in the Education Team to provide professional guidance of SEN to teaching staff in order to maintain and increase a high-quality standard of teaching, to make good use of resources to improve standards and achieve positive outcomes for the students.Main Responsibilities:As guided by and in conjunction with the Assistant Headteacher of Inclusion to:Ensure that the day-to-day responsibilities of the Education Team are met to a high standard in relation to SEN role.Support collaborative working ensuring effective communication between teams.Use all opportunities to maximise learning for all students.Monitor the quality of SEN support by implementing effective systems to measure and identify the needs of the students.Support the development and implementation of Evidence for LearningRegularly evaluate the needs of the students and implement SEN systems to achieve positive outcomes if needed with the support from other professionals.To participate in, and complete reports for statutory reviews and meetings concerning the students.Implement and maintain SEN policy in line with current and changing regulations and standards.Qualifications RequiredUK QTS or equivalentExperience working with SEN students (preferred)About usBramfield House School is an independent residential special educational needs school for boys aged 7 16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra-curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education and care possible.This opportunity is in Halesworth which is within commutable distance of Lowestoft, Diss and surrounding areas.We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people.As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our careWe are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.Why join Acorn Education?BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributionsYour Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.And thats not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. 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. Youll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefitWe reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.#1