SEN Teacher - Primary

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Job Title:  SEN Teacher - Primary
Location:  Riseley Green School, Riseley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1QF
Hours:  37.5 per week | Monday to Friday
Salary:  Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Due to our continued growth, Riseley Green School is looking for a passionate and inspiring SEN Teacher with experience teaching Primary-age pupils and a strong knowledge of the Primary curriculum to join our team.

As part of our growing specialist school, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver creative, personalised learning for children with additional needs, helping them build confidence, independence and a positive relationship with education.

With small class sizes, specialist resources and support from a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you’ll have the flexibility to adapt the Primary curriculum around individual strengths, needs and starting points, creating meaningful opportunities for every pupil to experience success.

For this role, previous experience working with Primary-age pupils and a good working knowledge of the Primary curriculum are essential

What You'll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and differentiated Primary curriculum lessons tailored to individual pupil needs and abilities.
• Use your knowledge of Primary teaching and learning to provide appropriate challenge, progression and support across the curriculum.
• Adapt teaching and curriculum content for pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, ensuring learning is accessible and meaningful.
• Create a calm, nurturing and inclusive classroom where pupils feel safe, valued and motivated to learn.
• Promote pupils’ confidence, independence, communication and emotional wellbeing through positive, relationship-based practice.
• Monitor and assess progress, using assessment effectively to identify next steps and maximise individual outcomes.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, therapists, families and other professionals to provide consistent, holistic support.
• Contribute to the continued development of the school’s Primary curriculum, teaching approaches and learning environment.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Has proven experience teaching or working with Primary-age pupils – essential.
• Has a good knowledge and understanding of the Primary curriculum – essential.
• Can confidently plan, deliver and adapt Primary-level learning to meet different abilities and individual needs.
• Is passionate about helping pupils with Special Educational Needs achieve their potential.
• Can create creative, engaging and highly personalised learning experiences.
• Builds positive and trusting relationships with pupils and understands the importance of a nurturing approach.
• Is resilient, adaptable and confident in overcoming barriers to learning.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and values collaboration.
• Is committed to safeguarding, professional development and achieving the best possible outcomes for every pupil.

About Us

Riseley Green School is an independent specialist school near Reading, Berkshire, for autistic young people aged 4–16, with a capacity of 60 pupils.

We provide a nurturing, structured environment tailored to each child’s needs, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth. Small classes, high staff-to-pupil ratios, and personalised programmes ensure every pupil can thrive and reach their full potential. Our dedicated team works closely with families to support wellbeing, independence, and the development of essential life skills.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

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.

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