SEND Teacher

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Job Title:  SEN Teacher
Location:   Bower Lodge School, Dibden, Southampton, SO45 5TD
Hours:  37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Salary:  Up to £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  April 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Bower Lodge School, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, understood and inspired to succeed. We are looking for a passionate and creative SEN Teacher to join our close-knit team and help bring learning to life for pupils with complex SEN and ASC needs.

This is more than a teaching role — it’s an opportunity to shape futures, nurture confidence and make a lasting impact every single day.

As an SEN Teacher, you’ll design and deliver imaginative, personalised lessons that engage pupils, spark curiosity and support their individual development. Working alongside teachers, therapists and support staff, you’ll help create a holistic, inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive — academically, socially and emotionally.

At Bower Lodge, we place strong emphasis on safeguarding, inclusion and pupil voice, ensuring every learner feels valued and supported.

You will:

• Planning and delivering engaging, personalised lessons tailored to complex SEN and ASC needs
• Supporting pupils’ academic, social and emotional development
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff
• Creating a warm, inclusive classroom environment where every pupil feels valued
• Promoting independence, confidence and positive engagement
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, wellbeing and professional practice

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) — ECTs and newly qualified teachers are warmly welcomed
• Has a recognised degree
• Brings creativity, energy and a child-centred approach to teaching
• Is passionate about supporting pupils with SEN and ASC
• Ideally has experience in Early Years, Reception or Key Stage 1 (desirable)
• Is calm, resilient, adaptable and positive
• Is deeply committed to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
• Holds a full UK driving licence

If you are motivated by making a genuine difference and want to be part of a nurturing, forward-thinking school community, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Bower Lodge School is a brand-new specialist day school in Dibden, Southampton, for boys and girls aged 4–11 with a diagnosis of autism and complex learning, communication, and sensory needs. With capacity for 40 pupils, we provide a small, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Our approach is tailored to each child’s individual strengths and needs. Through personalised learning and high levels of support, we help pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

At Bower Lodge School, every child is valued, understood, and empowered to reach 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.

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