SEN Teacher

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first.

That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join .

Job title: SEN Teacher

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

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

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Start: October 2025

UK applicants only. 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 do far more than deliver lessons - you'll help shape the learning journey of every student, empowering them to discover their strengths and build confidence in a nurturing, inclusive environment. Each day will bring opportunities to inspire curiosity, spark joy in learning, and celebrate the small but meaningful steps of progress that make the biggest difference.

You'll design creative, personalised lessons that meet each learner where they are - supported by a dedicated team of Learning Support Assistants, Tutors, and Therapists. Together, you'll unlock potential through patience, persistence, and a shared belief that every child deserves to thrive on their own terms.

This is a hands-on, emotionally intelligent teaching role where collaboration and compassion go hand-in-hand. You'll work closely with the Headteacher and wider team to ensure every pupil feels safe, valued, and inspired to achieve - in the classroom and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, individualised lessons tailored to each student's needs
• Track and celebrate progress through meaningful assessment and feedback
• Contribute to IEPs, IBPs, and learning plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Create a positive, structured classroom environment that fosters independence and self-belief
• Guide and support Learning Support Assistants to ensure consistent, high-quality teaching
• Promote wellbeing, inclusion, and safety at all times

Requirements

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Proven experience teaching students with autism and/or special educational needs
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Ability to differentiate lessons and engage students with varying levels of ability and need
• 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

Orchards 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).

Orchards 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 Orchards Manor, we are committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential.

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:

• 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:

• 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.

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