SEN Teacher

FirstGroup plc; New Gate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support program

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Underley Garden School in Kirkby Lonsdale is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join our team. The role involves delivering differentiated lessons for pupils with SEN and SEMH, planning engaging activities, and working with teaching assistants, therapists and families to support academic and social development.

You will occasionally take Form Tutor responsibilities to guide a small team, promote positive behaviour, and contribute to EHCP reviews and wider school life.

Qualifications

• QTS/QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Strong commitment to helping pupils with SEN/SEMH reach potential.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with SEN and SEMH.
• Plan engaging, individualised lessons and work with teaching assistants, therapists and families.
• Support pupils' academic progress as well as social and emotional development.
• Take on Form Tutor responsibilities to guide a small pupil-led team.
• Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing within the classroom and school.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

Relationship building

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Behaviour management

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. Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our pupils and endeavours to ensure 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.