How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). Job Title:         SENTeacher  Location:         Isleworth/Hillingdon - plus Uxbridge Campuses Salary:              From £36,000 per annum, dependent on experience Hours:              Monday to Friday  Contract:         Permanent, Term Time only Are you a SEN Teacher committed toimproving the lives of young Adults? We are looking for an experienced SEN Teacher to join our fantastic team at Syon Manor College. As an SEN Teacher, you will take a creative approach to teaching students according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the Further Education curriculumin a way that maximises students' achievement and ability to develop. About the role This is a great opportunity for a SEN Teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time developing creative learning opportunities for students with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a college where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where students are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible. Quality is always top of our agenda and we pride ourselves on the quality of what we do. We are looking for a SEN Teacher, experienced in teaching Further Education, who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young adults in the UK, to be happy and to make their way in the world. Whilst previous experience of working in an SEN/ASC environment would bedesirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important. Educated to Qualified Teacher Status, you will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by helping every student to reach theirpotential. Experience Relevant experience of working with young people/young adults with Autistic spectrum disorders and/or challenging behaviours Qualified Teacher Status or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills          Nationally recognised degree    Application process&dates Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17th April 2024. Interviews commencing: week of 22nd April 2024.  About us Syon Manor College is a new post-16 provision for young people with autism and complex needs. The college will offer a broad curriculum of academic, vocational and life skills learning including BTECs, GCSEs,Functional Skills and ASDAN accreditations which will work towards Employability or Independence and Duke of Edinburgh qualifications.  For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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. Why join Options Autism? 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 And that’s not all, 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 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. *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.  #1