Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: Tokers Green, Reading
Salary: £32,916 – £47,472 per annum (M1 – UPS1)*
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start date: January 2026
We are currently seeking an SEN Teacher to join a specialist education provider for children aged 6–16 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), moderate to severe learning needs, and associated challenges based in Toker Greens.
Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll play a key role in the smooth running of the school — helping to shape thier provision and contribute to our exciting journey as a newly opened school in November 2024
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference and grow your career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.
We are looking for someone who:
* Values and listens to children
* Promotes positivity, inclusion, and mutual respect
* Communicates calmly and supportively
* Works collaboratively with families and the wider community
* Understands the importance of love, creativity, and security in a child’s development
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual learning needs
* Lead teaching and learning for assigned pupils, ensuring progress and wellbeing
* Supervise and mentor classroom support staff
* Take curriculum leadership responsibility — monitoring standards, supporting colleagues, and leading CPD sessions
* Contribute to whole-school planning and uphold our core values in daily practice
Qualifications & Experience
* QTS/QTLS essential
* Experience in SEN, ASD, or SLD settings (desirable)
* Strong planning, assessment, and behaviour management skills
* Confident mentoring and coaching of support staff
* Skilled in adapting communication and teaching approaches
* Good IT skills and understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning
Benefits:
* Life assurance and competitive pension scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Access to Perkbox – high street discounts, car lease, and cycle-to-work schemes
* Employee assistance programme for wellbeing and support
* Fully funded training and qualifications
* Free membership to our Health cashback plan (claim money back on dental, optical, physio, and