SEN Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Stamford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people as an SEN Teacher at Meadows View School in Stamford. You'll work in a supportive environment focused on creative learning for pupils with complex needs. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a real difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching in an SEN school or with complex needs.
• Ability to plan fun and engaging sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the school curriculum creatively to maximize pupils' achievement.
• Empower vulnerable young people to build their futures.

Skills

Creative Teaching

Engagement

Resilience

Education

UK QTS or equivalent qualification

Job description

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 we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us!

About the role

We are looking for an SEN Teacher for our Meadows View School in Stamford, Lincolnshire.

• SEN Teacher
• Location: Meadows View School, Stamford, PE9 2JL
• Salary: Up to GBP38,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
• Type: Permanent, Term Time only

Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

As an SEN Teacher, you will take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the school curriculum in a way that maximises pupils' achievement and ability to develop.

This is a great opportunity for a SEN Teacher who is keen to develop creative learning opportunities for pupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding, and you will be working in a school where safeguarding is a priority, with pupils who are listened to, respected, and involved in decisions.

We are looking for an experienced SEN Teacher with a background in teaching a range of subjects and a shared vision to empower vulnerable young people to build their futures.

The successful candidate must be familiar with and comfortable adopting a therapeutic approach to teaching and working with SEN/SEMH/Autistic pupils. You should be calm, engaging, resilient, and innovative, motivated by helping every pupil reach their potential.

Requirements

• Previous experience teaching in an SEN school or working with pupils with complex needs.
• Ability to plan fun and engaging sessions.
• UK QTS or equivalent qualification.

About us

Our New Options Autism School is a specialist school for young people aged 5-11 with complex communication needs, autism, and associated learning and emotional needs. The school, with a capacity of 25 pupils, is scheduled to open in Easter 2025.

Options Autism has been providing care and education for over 16 years to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead our sector in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions