SEN Teacher

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Are you an innovative and passionate SEN Teacher who believes education can transform lives? This is your opportunity to help shape something truly special at Riseley Green School, our brand-new specialist school that opened in May 2025 in Riseley, Berkshire.

With capacity for 60 pupils aged 4–16 years, we support children and young people with autism (ASC) and complex needs — providing a nurturing, inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.

Job Title:  SEN Teacher
Location:  Riseley Green School, Reading, RG7 1QF
Salary:      Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
Hours:      37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Contract:  Permanent, Term Time Only
Start Date: November 2025
UK Applicants Only – This role does not offer sponsorship

Due to our continued growth, we’re seeking an experienced and creative SEN Teacher to join our founding team. Through your knowledge, passion, and commitment, you’ll have a real and lasting impact on the lives of our pupils and young people.

About the Role

As an SEN Teacher at Riseley Green, you’ll design and deliver inspiring lessons that celebrate each pupil’s individuality and potential. You’ll adapt the curriculum to meet diverse needs, nurture confidence through meaningful progress, and help build a school culture where every child’s voice is heard and every success is celebrated.

This is more than just a teaching role — it’s a chance to help shape the heart and soul of a new school.

You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking network that values creativity, wellbeing, and professional growth. Together, we’ll make Riseley Green a place where both pupils and staff truly flourish.

What you'll do:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that make learning accessible and exciting for all pupils.
• Tailor teaching to meet a range of learning needs, using creative strategies and resources.
• Collaborate with the Headteacher and colleagues to shape curriculum delivery and whole-school development.
• Teach across a range of subjects when needed, fostering curiosity and growth beyond core areas.
• Promote pupils’ wellbeing, independence, and personal development at every stage.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils in line with statutory requirements and school policies.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (due to school location)
• A proven passion for supporting pupils with SEN and complex needs
• A positive, trauma-informed approach with patience, empathy, and resilience
• A collaborative mindset — ready to contribute ideas and help shape a new, inspiring school community
• A commitment to inclusion, innovation, and continuous professional growth

About Us

Riseley Green School is an independent specialist school for autistic young people aged 4 to 16 years.

Situated on the outskirts of Reading, Berkshire, the school provides a distinctive blend of education and support tailored to a diverse range of pupil needs and abilities. Riseley Green School opened in May 2025 and has a capacity for 60 pupils. The school caters to pupils with autism (ASC) and complex needs, offering a nurturing and structured environment where each child can thrive.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has 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 a leading provider of specialist education, delivering innovative approaches that produce measurable outcomes for neurodivergent young people and young adults.

We are proud to share that in 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing all members of our staff team.

Why join Options Autism? 

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 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

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
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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