SEND Teacher

As a SEND Teacher at Bower Lodge School, you'll bring learning to life for our pupils - designing imaginative, personalised lessons that Spark curiosity, nurture independence, and build confidence. You'll be part of a supportive, close-knit team committed to creating meaningful and engaging learning experiences for pupils with complex SEN and ASC needs. Our school culture is grounded in safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil voice, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and understood.

This is more than a teaching role - it's an opportunity to help shape a school community where children are inspired to succeed and celebrated for who they are. You will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons tailored to pupils with complex SEN and ASC needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide a holistic learning experience
• Champion each pupil's social, emotional, and academic development
• Create a warm, inclusive classroom environment where every child feels seen and celebrated
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, wellbeing, and professional practice

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - ECTs and newly qualified teachers are warmly welcomed
• Has a recognised degree
• Brings passion, creativity, and a child‑centred approach to working with pupils with SEN/ASC
• Ideally has experience within Early Years, Reception, or Key Stage 1 (highly desirable)
• Is calm, resilient, enthusiastic, and adaptable
• Is deeply committed to inclusive education and the wellbeing of every child

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.

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.

Salary:
Up to £40,000 per annum dependent on experience ( not pro rata )

Hours:

37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm

Contract:

Permanent – Term Time only Start:
March 2026 UK applicants only; no sponsorship available We believe in better work/life balance – that’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4‑Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay.

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