. This role does not offer sponsorship.
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate SEN Teacher to join our growing team at Orchards Manor School, a brand-new New Options Autism School located near Downham Market.
Our school is dedicated to supporting children and young people with autism and complex needs, providing an environment where they can thrive both academically and personally. If you’re motivated to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable learners, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
As an SEN Teacher, you’ll play a key role in shaping a high-quality, personalised learning journey for every student. You will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in line with each student’s individual learning profile, supported by a team of Learning Support Assistants, Tutors, and Therapists.
This is a hands-on teaching role with a strong emphasis on emotional intelligence, creativity, and multi-disciplinary collaboration. You will be supported by the Headteacher and work closely with education and care colleagues to ensure the best outcomes for each learner.
Key Responsibilities
1. Plan and deliver tailored lessons to individuals and small groups, in line with our curriculum and school policies
2. Monitor and report on student progress through assessments and personalised learning plans
3. Develop and review IEPs, IBPs, and other individualised support documents with input from the wider team
4. Coordinate teaching, assessment, and reporting across key stages
5. Create a stimulating classroom environment that supports learning, independence, and engagement
6. Collaborate effectively with colleagues, support staff, and the senior leadership team
7. Ensure student safety at all times, including during off-site activities
8. Provide clear guidance and direction to Learning Support Assistants and other staff members
Requirements
9. UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
10. Proven experience teaching students with autism and/or special educational needs
11. Strong classroom management and communication skills
12. Ability to differentiate lessons and engage students with varying levels of ability and need
13. Passionate about inclusive education and student-centred learning
If you’re an experienced SEN Teacher with a commitment to making a difference in the lives of students with autism, we would love to hear from you!
About us
Our New Options Autism School – Orchards Manor School is proposed to open in September 2025 and will have capacity for 72 pupils ages 4-16 years with a variety of complex needs including ASC.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education 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 are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We 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 Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll 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.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
14. Life Assurance
15. Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
16. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
17. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
18. 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
19. Cycle to Work Schemes
20. Electric Car Purchase Scheme
21. Critical illness cover
22. Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll 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 benefit
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
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