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Job Title: SEN Teacher – Fixed Term
Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ
Salary: £31,200 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 32 hours per week | 4 days per week TBC
Contract: Fixed Term until July 2026 | Term Time Only
Start: February 2026
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an SEN Teacher to join our close-knit team at Underley Garden School, part of Options Autism.
About the Role
We’re looking for a passionate and creative SEN Teacher to join our team on a fixed-term basis — someone who is driven by the belief that every pupil deserves the chance to thrive. If you’re motivated, adaptable, and committed to making a real difference, this role offers the perfect opportunity to bring your skills, ideas, and enthusiasm to a setting where every day counts.
In this role, you’ll work with pupils with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs, planning and delivering engaging lessons that spark curiosity and build confidence. You’ll have the freedom to teach creatively, supported by a team of specialists and access to excellent resources that help you tailor learning to each individual.
As part of our committed school community, you’ll observe and track progress closely — not just academically, but socially and emotionally too. Building positive relationships with pupils, families, and professionals will be at the heart of what you do.
What You’ll Do:
* Plan and deliver engaging, innovative lessons tailored to individual needs
* Support pupils with a range of SEN to flourish academically and personally
* Observe, assess, and record progress, ensuring wellbeing is prioritised
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, therapists, and external professionals
* Become part of a supportive school ‘family’ where every child is known and valued
Who We’re Looking For:
* A warm, resilient, and enthusiastic teacher with a passion for SEN
* Someone confident in working with pupils with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs
* A strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment
* A teacher who wants to be part of a caring, creative, and child-centred school community
Essential Requirement:
* UK QTS or equivalent
If you’re ready to inspire, motivate, and make a meaningful impact during this fixed-term opportunity, we’d love to welcome you to the team.
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, care and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs.
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 in a commutable distance of Lancaster, Cumbria and surrounding areas.
For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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 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:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “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:
* Travel Allowance - up to £450.00 depending upon distance travelled
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
Additional School Benefits
* Birthday Chocolates
* Gift Voucher at Christmas
* BUPA Wellbeing Health Expenses including Employee Assistance Programme and Anytime Healthline
* Team Building Days
* Attendance Incentive
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.
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