Special Needs Teacher

Job description

Start Date: January 2026 (with additional opportunities from April 2026)

Salary: MPS / UPS plus SEN Allowance

Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time / Maternity Cover

Location: Tilehurst, Reading RG31

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Classroom Teachers to join a thriving SEN provision from January 2026, with further opportunities available in April 2026. Roles are offered on a full-time, part-time, or fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.

Our pupils, aged 419, have diverse needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, and Severe Learning Difficulties. We provide creative and outstanding teaching in an environment that enables all pupils to shine, achieve their full potential, and develop essential life skills for independence and happiness.

• As a Classroom Teacher, you will :
• Deliver engaging and creative lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Lead a team of dedicated support staff.
• Plan, prepare, assess, and report on pupil progress.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and carers.
• Support pupils in accessing a personalised curriculum.

• An Outstanding SEN school environment with a highly experienced leadership team.
• A collaborative, coaching culture committed to staff development.
• Opportunities to personalise the curriculum and innovate in teaching.
• Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND expertise.
• Excellent transport links and free onsite parking.

• Qualified Teachers (UK QTS) with SEN teaching experience.
• Passion for teaching children and young people with learning difficulties.
• Skilled communicators and team players committed to professional growth.
• Empathy and the ability to build strong partnerships with parents and carers.
• Flexibility, independence, and willingness to participate in physical activities and provide personal care.