Outreach Teacher - Addington School

Reading Borough Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking an outreach teacher to join their team in Woodley starting January 2026. This role involves providing specialized support to mainstream schools to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching, a commitment to high professional standards, and the ability to work collaboratively with pupils and staff. A flexible working pattern is offered to enhance service delivery.

Benefits

Commitment to staff development

Flexible working hours

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Commitment to high professional standards.
• Ability to provide specialist support and advice.
• Experience in delivering training around Autism.

Responsibilities

• Support schools in meeting the needs of pupils with SEND.
• Provide specialist advice, resources, and strategies.
• Work collaboratively with pupils and staff to support progress.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Skilled communicator

Team player

Ability to train staff

Expertise in Autism

Job description

Job Details

Required: From January 2026 - Working Pattern: Flexible - Hours 0.4 FTE. We can consider 2 fixed days per week or a flexible working arrangement that may change from week to week to support the delivery of the service.

Location: Based in Woodley – regular travel will be required to visit other schools.

Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2028 linked to commissioning of service (the service will be reviewed for recommissioning in early 2028).

About the School

Addington School is part of Ascendancy Partnership Trust, a multi‑academy trust with deep community roots across the Berkshire area composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties.

Role Overview

We are able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team of dedicated and passionate staff as an outreach teacher, commencing January 2026. The SEND and Inclusion Outreach Service provides specialised support to mainstream schools, enhancing their ability to effectively meet the needs of pupils with a SEND that is significantly impacting their academic, social or emotional development. The purpose of the outreach service is to support schools to identify and meet the needs of pupils with SEND (for whom a formal diagnosis may or may not have been sought or made); to provide specialist advice, resources, strategies and interventions with the aim of supporting them to maintain placement in their mainstream school setting. The Outreach Service supports school age pupils, with this role focusing more on secondary settings.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work within a special school judged ‘outstanding’ with a highly experienced Senior Leadership Team.
• An environment committed to staff development and growing leadership.
• A culture based on coaching and collaboration.
• The opportunity to personalise the Outreach role.
• Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND expertise.
• A role where creativity and innovation is encouraged.
• A flexible approach to managing your working hours.

We Are Looking For

• With a passion for teaching and supporting children and young people with learning difficulties.
• With a commitment to high professional standards.
• Who is a skilled communicator, trainer and team player and is committed to developing themselves and others.
• Who promotes a culture of early intervention and support within mainstream schools.
• Who supports effective inclusion in mainstream schools by providing specialist support, advice and resources.
• Who can increase the awareness and capacity of school staff in mainstream settings through advice and training/modelling of evidence‑based strategies to embed SEND strategies into Quality First Teaching.
• Who can deliver training, especially around Autism.
• Who can, where appropriate, work collaboratively with pupils, staff and involve families to embed SEND strategies outside of the classroom to support pupils’ progress.

Please contact David Maycock, Co‑Headteacher (or his PA Sarah Turner) on 0118 966 9073 if you wish to discuss the role further or arrange a visit to the school.

To apply, please submit an application form by email to [e-mail] before the closing date.

Please visit: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/outreach-teacher-woodley-2267747 for more information.

Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: 10th December 2025
Interview Date: 16th December 2025

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Addington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and DBS. The position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must have a right to work in the UK.