Teacher + SEN Allowance in Westbury

Position: Teacher

Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset BA11 4LA

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and are putting wellbeing first. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. Wessex Lodge School is looking for a committed and skilled Teacher to join our supportive, forward-thinking team. You will deliver high-quality, inclusive education to pupils with special educational needs, helping them achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver a broad, balanced, and differentiated curriculum tailored to SEN pupils
• Work closely with teaching and support staff to ensure effective planning, delivery, and assessment
• Monitor and support pupils' academic, social, and personal development
• Contribute to raising standards of attainment, behaviour, and pupil wellbeing across the school
• Undertake SENCO responsibilities, ensuring effective provision and compliance for pupils with SEN

Qualifications:

• Qualified: UK QTS or equivalent, with a relevant degree
• Strong understanding of SEN, including ASC, learning difficulties, and complex needs; Primary teaching experience desirable
• Compassionate & Resilient: Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challenges
• Creative & Flexible: Holds a full UK driving licence

About Wessex Lodge School:

Wessex Lodge School operates across three sites in Kilmington, Frome, and Maiden Bradley, offering pupils a range of academic and vocational opportunities. Pupils develop confidence, independence, and social-emotional skills in a nurturing, inclusive environment. Staff bring expertise from education and practical trades, enabling engaging, real-world learning experiences. Wessex Lodge is dedicated to helping every pupil reach their full potential in a safe and stimulating setting.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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.

Benefits:

• 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

*Subject to successful probation. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.