SEN Teacher

Full Job DescriptionWe believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of workJob Title: SEN Teacher

Location: Orchard Manor, Near Kings Lynn, Downham Market, PE34 3HT

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term time only

Start: September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship availableAbout the RoleAre you a passionate, resilient and creative educator who believes every young person deserves the chance to thrive? Do you want to work in a setting where your impact is visible every single day? If so, we’d love to hear from you.We are seeking an inspirational SEN Teacher to join our dedicated team and deliver high‑quality, personalised education to students with a range of additional needs. This is a role where your expertise, empathy and energy will shape futures.Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high‑quality lessons for individuals and small groups, teaching up to GCSE level within the school’s curriculum framework.
• Create and review personalised learning plans (IEPs, IBPs and other individual plans) to ensure each student makes meaningful progress.
• Monitor, assess and report on student progress, maintaining accurate records in line with regulatory and company standards.
• Support the delivery of nurture‑based programmes that promote emotional wellbeing, resilience and positive behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, Tutors, care staff and the wider multi‑professional team to ensure a consistent, holistic approach.
• Manage challenging behaviour using supportive strategies that help students develop self‑regulation and independence.
• Organise classroom environments, resources and displays to create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning space.
• Contribute to whole‑school development, implementing policies, safeguarding practices and initiatives linked to the School Development Plan.
  
  

About YouYou will be someone who brings:

• QTS or equivalent required
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH or complex needs.
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan creatively for diverse learners.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and succeed.
• Driving licence required
  
  

About usOrchard Manor School, part of Options Autism, is a brand-new specialist school opening near King’s Lynn in Downham Market. The school will cater for up to 72 pupils aged 5 to 16 with a variety of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).Orchard Manor is an independent specialist school where the curriculum is thoughtfully designed around the specific needs of autistic learners and those with related needs. Education is supported by a fully integrated on-site clinical team, ensuring a holistic, person-centred approach to learning and wellbeing.At Orchard Manor, we are committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential.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.

• 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.#1