SEN Teacher

Full Job Description

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Job Title:  SEN Teacher
Location:  Groveside School, Reading, RG2 7AY
Hours:      37.5 per week | Monday to Friday 
Salary:      Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) plus a Welcome Bonus of £1000*
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you a passionate teacher looking for more than just another classroom?

At Groveside School, every lesson has the power to change a young person's future. We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teacher who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of pupils with additional needs while developing their own career in a supportive and ambitious specialist school.

This is an opportunity to teach smaller classes where you can build meaningful relationships, tailor learning to individual needs and celebrate every achievement—big or small. You'll have the time, support and resources to focus on what matters most: helping every pupil grow in confidence, develop independence and achieve their full potential.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teacher or a mainstream teacher looking to move into specialist education, you'll be supported every step of the way by an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to helping both pupils and colleagues thrive.

To welcome you to the team, we're also offering a £1,000 Welcome Bonus*.

What you will be doing

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and personalised lessons that inspire every pupil to succeed.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs, helping pupils achieve their academic, social and emotional goals.
• Monitor, assess and celebrate pupil progress, using personalised learning strategies to maximise outcomes.
• Develop and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour plans and personalised learning pathways.
• Create a positive, structured and nurturing classroom where pupils feel safe, motivated and ready to learn.
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, therapists, families and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, independence, resilience and positive behaviour.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement and help shape an outstanding specialist learning environment.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people.
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What you will bring

We're looking for someone who has:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• A genuine passion for helping children and young people with SEND achieve their full potential.
• Creativity, enthusiasm and the ability to inspire learners through engaging teaching.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a nurturing, patient approach.
• Resilience, adaptability and confidence working in a dynamic specialist environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A Full UK Driving Licence.

Experience within specialist education is welcome but isn't essential. If you're a passionate mainstream teacher looking for a rewarding career where you can make a bigger impact, we'll provide the support and development you need to succeed.

About Us

Groveside School is a Special Educational Needs School for Pupils 7 - 16 years old with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. Our school opened in September 2024 and will cater for 60 pupils. 

To the ideal candidate, Groveside School offers the following opportunities:  

• To work in a school that is passionate about all achievement for all pupils.
• To work with fantastic pupils who enjoy a dynamic and engaging curriculum.
• To begin your journey with a strong induction programme tailored to your experience and needs.
• To engage collaboratively within a very supportive environment where professional development is an essential aspect of our daily practice.
• To develop your career.
• To be committed to creating exceptional pupil experiences and learning for all.  

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 are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

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.

• 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

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.

*Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £500 after completion of 3 months and one further payment of £500 upon completion of your final probation period. Terms and Conditions Apply

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