SEN Teacher

FirstGroup plc; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Vista benefits platform

UK discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group, operating Underley Garden School in Kirkby Lonsdale, is seeking a passionate SEN Teacher to join our dedicated team. You will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with SEN, working with teaching assistants, therapists and families to support their academic progress and social development.

This permanent, full-time role starts September 2026. Salary is £41,000 per annum plus travel allowance.

Qualifications

• QTS/QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience in SEN, SEMH or specialist education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative, engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with SEN and SEMH.
• Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment promoting confidence and good behaviour.
• Assess, monitor and track progress to shape planning and interventions.
• Work with colleagues, therapists and families to achieve best outcomes for every pupil.
• Support social, emotional and personal development while promoting wellbeing.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

Passion for learning

Relationship building

Behaviour management

SEN experience desirable

Driving licence

Education

QTS/QTLS or equivalent

Job description

SEN Teacher

Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am - 4.00pm

Salary: £41,000 per annum (not pro rata) + Travel allowance

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: September 2026

UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

As an SEN Teacher, you'll create an engaging, inclusive classroom where every pupil feels safe, valued and motivated to learn. You'll plan and deliver creative, individualised lessons, and work alongside teaching assistants, therapists, families and the wider school team to support pupils' academic progress as well as their social and emotional development. You'll also have the opportunity to take on Form Tutor responsibilities, guiding a small team around your pupils to ensure they receive the personalised support they need to succeed.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver creative, engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with SEN and SEMH.
• Create a positive, nurturing classroom environment that promotes confidence, independence and outstanding behaviour.
• Assess, monitor and track progress, using information to shape planning and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, therapists and families to achieve the best outcomes for every pupil.
• Support social, emotional and personal development while promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including pastoral support, EHCP reviews, parent communication and ongoing improvement.

What you'll bring

• QTS/QTLS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Resilience, adaptability and calm confidence, with strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Experience in SEN, SEMH or specialist education is desirable, but not essential-your teaching ability and commitment are what matter most.
• Driving licence required.

About Us

Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities. Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our pupils and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs. We have developed our own curriculum pathways, to support the diverse needs of our young people, allowing each pupil to reach their full potential.

At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care. Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. We are in a commutable distance from areas within Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire.

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.

Benefits include:

• 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.