SEN Primary Teacher

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Job Title: Primary SEN Teacher
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: October 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

Bring the Primary Curriculum to Life, in a Way That Works for Every Child. At Riseley Green School, we're looking for an inspiring Primary SEN Teacher who understands how Primary aged children learn, develop and build the foundations for their future.

Due to continued growth, you'll join an expanding specialist team where small class sizes and personalised learning give you the opportunity to adapt the Primary curriculum around the children in front of you. You'll be able to use creativity, individual interests and different approaches to help pupils engage with learning and experience success.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Primary Teacher who wants the freedom to teach differently while still using their strong knowledge and understanding of the Primary curriculum. You'll work alongside Teaching Assistants, therapists and other professionals to help pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.

What You'll Be Doing

• Plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons aligned to the Primary curriculum
• Use your knowledge of Primary teaching and child development to create learning appropriate to pupils' individual starting points
• Adapt the curriculum and your teaching approach to meet a range of Special Educational Needs
• Create a nurturing and structured classroom where pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn
• Make learning accessible, practical and meaningful while maintaining ambitious expectations
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence, communication and emotional wellbeing
• Monitor individual progress and adapt teaching to maximise outcomes
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists, families and other professionals
• Celebrate progress and help every pupil recognise what they are capable of achieving

What we're looking for

For this role, experience teaching Primary aged pupils and a strong knowledge of the Primary curriculum are essential.

You'll also need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience planning and delivering engaging lessons for Primary aged pupils
• A strong understanding of the Primary curriculum and how to adapt it for different learning needs
• A creative and flexible approach to teaching
• A passion for helping children with Special Educational Needs achieve their potential
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• A nurturing, patient and resilient approach
• Confidence working collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion 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.